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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Jill K. Robinson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests can expect to spend around $14 per drink, excluding tax and tip, and should plan for at least three to four hours to leisurely explore each pavilion.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
If possible, do this at a leisurely pace to really get a feel for the career.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Summer and early fall are appealing times to leisurely explore the waterways of Milwaukee, soaking in the sun and stopping for tasty dockside bites.
—Jill K. Robinson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests can expect to spend around $14 per drink, excluding tax and tip, and should plan for at least three to four hours to leisurely explore each pavilion.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
If possible, do this at a leisurely pace to really get a feel for the career.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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