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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Shannon Keating, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Each suite has a double whirlpool tub, fireplace, refrigerator, private bathroom, and outdoor terrace for leisurely romantic homemade breakfasts that get delivered to your room.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
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Adverb
Long, leisurely walks with a view?
—Shannon Keating, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Adjective
Streaming shows — with their more leisurely pace and longer arcs — have simply been able to come by and iterate.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Each suite has a double whirlpool tub, fireplace, refrigerator, private bathroom, and outdoor terrace for leisurely romantic homemade breakfasts that get delivered to your room.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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