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leisurely

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adverb

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

leisurely

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adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried
a leisurely pace
leisureliness noun

Synonyms of leisurely

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
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

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

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

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Cite this Entry

“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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