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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Spend your days leisurely exploring the best beaches and pristine waters of Vieques before heading to other destinations like nearby Culebra with its world-famous Flamenco Beach.—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026 To get there, hikers walk a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that meanders leisurely under oak trees, along a creek and passes grazing cows.—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Enjoy a more leisurely bike ride on the Tweetsie Trail, a former railroad bed through town, or spend your day hiking at Buffalo Mountain Park.—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Four friends have set out on a leisurely sail on an open sea.—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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