Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wile-away
verb
/ˈwīl əˌwā/
Definition
To spend time in a relaxed or leisurely manner, often with no specific purpose.
Examples
- During the summer, we would wile away the afternoons by the lake.
- She likes to wile away her weekends reading novels.
- The children wiled away their hours playing games in the garden.
Meaning
Wiling away time means to engage in activities to pass the time pleasantly, often relaxing or engaging in leisure activities.
Synonyms
- Pass
- Spend
- Idle
- Relax
