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leisured
Variant of leisure
leisure
definition
lei·sure (lē′z̸hər, lez̸h′ər)
noun
free, unoccupied time during which a person may indulge in rest, recreation, etc.
Etymology: ME leiser < OFr leisir, substantive use of inf., to be permitted < L licere < IE base *leik-, to offer for sale, bargain
adjective
- free and unoccupied; spare leisure time
- having much leisure; not working for a living the leisure class
- done or used during one's leisure leisure activities, leisure wear
Related Forms:
- leisured lei′·sured adjective
leisure Idioms
at leisure
- having free or spare time
- with no hurry
- not occupied or engaged
at one's leisure
when one has the time or opportunity
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