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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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
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lucia at Bernardus Lodge has a polished, leisurely lunch with beautiful grounds and seasonal farm-to-table cooking.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Adjective
No matter your profession, the key to a seamless workwear wardrobe is to prioritize your ease without leaning into leisurely territory, according to Mikado personal stylist Jordan Solch.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lucia at Bernardus Lodge has a polished, leisurely lunch with beautiful grounds and seasonal farm-to-table cooking.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Adverb
Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding.
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Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
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What to expect over the weekend Though Friday was expected to be the slowest day of the competition, the atmosphere at Cal Expo was anything but dull.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
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Results arrive slowly, so patience matters more than most people expect.
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Production will need to be restarted – slowly, over several weeks – to ensure crude reservoirs don’t collapse, requiring re-drilling and substantial repairs.
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Basallo misjudged it, taking an unhurried shuffle up the line, before the ball glanced off his glove and rolled toward the Dodgers dugout.
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The day eases toward dusk in warm, unhurried tones.
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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