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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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The group leisurely moves from place to place until the meal is over.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Then, take a leisurely stroll through Stavanger’s Old Town, soaking in the atmosphere of times past.
—Atlas Ocean Voyages, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
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Adverb
Learn about the area’s rich history during this leisurely paddling trip around a portion of Lake Monroe in Gemini Springs.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The group leisurely moves from place to place until the meal is over.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Adjective
Properties aren’t rented solely for leisurely vacations, but also for private events and filming movies, commercials, TV series, music videos, and more.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Then, take a leisurely stroll through Stavanger’s Old Town, soaking in the atmosphere of times past.
—Atlas Ocean Voyages, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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