Idiotically Meaning in English

word · lemma: idiotic

US

ˌɪdiˈɑtɪkɫi

ih-dee-AH-tik-lee

UK

ˌɪdɪˈɒtɪkli

id-ee-OT-ik-lee

Definition

In a way that is very stupid or shows a lack of good judgment.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal and often used to criticize foolish behavior; often follows verbs. Common after 'acted', 'behaved', 'laughed', etc. Less common in formal writing.

• Spanish: de forma idiota - tontamente
• Portuguese (BR): idioticamente - de modo tolo
• Portuguese (PT): idioticamente - de forma estúpida
• Chinese (Simplified): 愚蠢地 - 傻傻地
• Chinese (Traditional): 愚蠢地 - 傻傻地
• Hindi: मूर्खतापूर्वक
• Arabic: بشكل أحمق - بغباء
• Bengali: বোকাভাবে - নির্বোধের মতো
• Russian: идиотски - глупо
• Japanese: ばかみたいに - 愚かに
• Vietnamese: một cách ngu ngốc - ngớ ngẩn
• Korean: 바보같이 - 멍청하게
• Turkish: aptalca - saçma şekilde
• Urdu: احمقانہ طریقے سے
• Indonesian: bodoh sekali - dengan tolol

Example Sentences

He answered the question idiotically.

basic

She laughed idiotically during the meeting.

basic

The dog chased its tail idiotically.

basic

I idiotically forgot my keys at home again.

natural

They acted idiotically even though they knew the risks.

natural

You can't just drive idiotically and hope for the best.

natural