Meaning of the word idly in English

What does idly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

idly

US /ˈaɪd.li/
UK /ˈaɪd.li/

Adverb

without any particular purpose, reason, or effort; doing nothing

Example:
He spent the afternoon idly flipping through channels.
The car was left idly running in the driveway.