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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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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Take in its beauty at a leisurely pace atop a paddleboard or in a kayak borrowed from Aloha Paddle Lake Norman, which offers rentals and beginner-friendly lessons. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 That meant every stroll to a café, every Metro ride, and every leisurely wander through the city's charming streets became an opportunity to collect fresh outfit inspiration for my ever-growing style mood board. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 June 2026

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Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026 An overnight thaw in the fridge or a quick zap in the microwave supplied us with a mealtime hero that could be scarfed down while standing over the kitchen counter or enjoyed more leisurely on the rare occasion the baby decided to sleep at a normal hour. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely

Adjective

There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of slow

Adverb

Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Manganese atoms slowly take the place of some iron, creating a uniform LMFP structure.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of slowly

Adjective

The appetite is for fewer, richer experiences, deeper cultural immersion, unhurried wellness and enough time in one place to actually feel the benefit before flying home.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026

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