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adjective

Definition of leisurelynext
as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed after buying our stuff, we just wandered around the mall at a leisurely pace

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leisurely

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adverb

ˈlē-zhər-lē How to pronounce leisurely (audio)
as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink

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Recent Examples of leisurely
Adjective
Enjoy a world of flavors and ambience ranging from cozy to elegant at the destination’s top spots for lunch, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch—a favorite with locals. — Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025 For me that meant a massage at the hotel spa, and leisurely hours by the pool, soaking up the sun. — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Actually, with half a day at his disposal, Cole could probably finish it, stop to take a nap, and then leisurely wake up only to find most of us only halfway through. — Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 Another way to experience the beach is by taking out the complimentary Bluejay electric bicycles and leisurely pedaling along the waterfront path. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for leisurely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
  1. slow
  2. slowly
  3. unhurried
Adjective
  • Keeling had discovered what became known as the Keeling Curve – the slow rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that was causing global warming.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Brandon Bell/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Consumer spending has softened so far this year, however, which could lead to slower economic growth.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of slow
Adverb
  • When combined with a lack of civility from the top, our community is slowly being torn apart.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • But the courts move slowly and Trump has not shied away from criticizing judges, nor has his adviser, businessman Elon Musk, who has publicly called for some judges to face impeachment for rulings that have slowed or stopped Trump's efforts to remake the federal government.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of slowly
Adjective
  • Life here is peaceful and unhurried, and much of it revolves around time spent outdoors.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • These range from small city gardens to sprawling and park-like rural country gardens, all rendered with a deft touch a seasoned landscape designer who has a penchant for gardens that look natural and unhurried.
    — Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of unhurried

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