leisureliness
noun
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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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
With just five minutes of leisurely walking, study participants saw blood sugar spikes after a meal reduced by almost 60%.
—Margaret Cirino, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River, which winds through the pine and hardwood forests, offer options like boating, canoeing, water-skiing, scuba diving, trout fishing, or leisurely river floating.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
How to have a great cruise down the Nile River in Egypt
Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
With just five minutes of leisurely walking, study participants saw blood sugar spikes after a meal reduced by almost 60%.
—Margaret Cirino, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Sunday Spanish Moss Trail After a leisurely breakfast at the inn, stroll the Spanish moss trail.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River, which winds through the pine and hardwood forests, offer options like boating, canoeing, water-skiing, scuba diving, trout fishing, or leisurely river floating.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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