LEISURELY Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of leisurely

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

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

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Jalsa has excellent food, leisurely service, and a robot waiter of unclear utility. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 But Mourinho was not concerned as this was seen as a safe, leisurely ride. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

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Travelers can leisurely meander the village's four blocks, stopping at wineries and the country's only museum dedicated to Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, who wrote famous fairytales like The Little Mermaid. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Social media video posts showed the shirtless Disneyland employee leisurely floating on his back in the Rivers of America near the River Belle Terrace restaurant. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely

Adjective

The course of Alzheimer’s disease is slightly slower than that of Lewy body dementia, according to Vossel.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
The team found that slower charging helped create more uniform, inorganic-rich protective layers, which are important for maintaining stable battery performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of slow

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The song develops into a slow-burn, lighters-up jam, its long, unhurried coda like getting lost in a sea of echoing, overlapping memories.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Amenities and experiences True to the unhurried rhythm of the avenue, The Warbler provides a complimentary daily streetcar pass, one of the great pleasures of visiting and living in the Crescent City.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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