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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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Spend a full day leisurely driving the scenic backroads that weave in and out of the park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With plates this inventive, brunch at Etch is less a leisurely pause and more an invitation to explore bold, boundary-crossing flavors.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
One of the best ways to start a summer day is a leisurely alfresco brunch sipping on a good Bloody Mary.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Spend a full day leisurely driving the scenic backroads that weave in and out of the park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Bring along family or friends to enjoy a leisurely walk, trip to your local cider mill, adventurous hike or a picnic.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With plates this inventive, brunch at Etch is less a leisurely pause and more an invitation to explore bold, boundary-crossing flavors.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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