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
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
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
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 29 Mar. 2025.
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