Leisurely meaning

lēzhər-lē, lĕzhər-
Leisurely is defined as something that is done in a calm, unhurried and relaxed manner.

When you take a relaxing walk around a pond and stop to smell the roses, this is an example of a situation where you leisurely stroll around the pond.

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Characterized by leisure; taking abundant time; not hurried; as, a leisurely manner; a leisurely walk.
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In a leisurely manner.
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In an unhurried manner; slowly.
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In an unhurried manner.
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Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried.
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Characterized by or having leisure; without haste; deliberate; slow.

To make a leisurely inspection of a place.

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Origin of leisurely

  • From leisure +"Ž -ly.

    From Wiktionary

Leisurely Sentence Examples

  • He slapped the team into action and they headed for town at a more leisurely pace.

  • Next to a leisurely walk I enjoy a "spin" on my tandem bicycle.

  • In this same leisurely manner I studied zoology and botany.

  • A slow smile began in his eyes and leisurely turned up the corners of his mouth.

  • One of them is the precious science of patience, which teaches us that we should take our education as we would take a walk in the country, leisurely, our minds hospitably open to impressions of every sort.

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