idle
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/adj
Elementary
1
Empty, vacant.
2
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
3
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
4
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
5
Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
6
Light-headed; foolish.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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