adverb C1 Advanced

aimlessly

AYM-luhs-lee

Aimlessly (adverb) means In a manner without purpose or direction. Example: “The dog wandered aimlessly around the park.”

adverb

In a manner without purpose or direction.

"The dog wandered aimlessly around the park."

"She scrolled aimlessly through her phone before bed."

How to use aimlessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something without any clear goal, purpose, or direction.

more aimlessly comparative, most aimlessly superlative

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The dog wandered _____ around the park.

From "aimless" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

expressly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly selflessly needlessly

What does “aimlessly” mean?

The word “aimlessly” means in a manner without purpose or direction. In plain terms, doing something without any clear goal, purpose, or direction.

How do you pronounce “aimlessly”?

“Aimlessly” is pronounced AYM-luhs-lee (/ˈeɪmləsli/ in IPA).

How do you use “aimlessly” in a sentence?

Here is “aimlessly” used in a sentence: “The dog wandered aimlessly around the park.”

What part of speech is “aimlessly”?

“Aimlessly” is an adverb.

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