leisurely

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adverb

lei·​sure·​ly ˈlē-zhər-lē How to pronounce leisurely (audio)
ˈle-, 
ˈlā-
Synonyms of leisurely
: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

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adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried
a leisurely pace
leisureliness noun

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Examples of leisurely in a Sentence

Adverb the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink Adjective They strolled along at a leisurely pace. proceeding in a leisurely fashion After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
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Adverb
Long, leisurely walks with a view? — Shannon Keating, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026 And in Faribault, a woman took pictures of a bear leisurely walking across a field on the edge of town. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Adjective
The area’s compact scale invites a leisurely stroll or bike ride. — Midwest Living, 1 July 2026 That was when the lensman captured the social set at their leisurely and often strikingly dressed best. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leisurely was in the 15th century

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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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leisurely

adjective
lei·​sure·​ly
ˈlēzh-ər-lē, 
ˈlezh-, 
ˈlāzh-
: characterized by leisure : unhurried
a leisurely pace
leisureliness noun
leisurely adverb

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