1. in a lazy or inactive way; without purpose or effort
2. without thinking carefully; carelessly or thoughtlessly

Examples

• She sat idly by the window, watching the rain fall.
• He idly flipped through the magazine while waiting.
• The children played idly in the yard on a summer afternoon.
• She idly wondered what her old friends were doing now.
• He idly tapped his fingers on the desk during the meeting.
• The boat drifted idly on the calm lake.
• She idly scrolled through social media instead of working.