the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a vacant manner; inanely.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a vacant manner; idly.
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ad. in a vacant manner
Word Usage
"Wanless, answered enquiries as to Ingram's behaviour under what Mrs. Percival otiosely called "his bereavement," echoed speculations at to his whereabouts -- played, in short, vacantly an empty part, and kept her mother upon tenterhooks."