as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
after buying our stuff, we just wandered around the mall at a leisurely pace
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as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
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Recent Examples of leisurely
Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
The celebration wraps up with a leisurely rooftop brunch on November 3rd, with antojitos and Mexican classics accompanying the unparalleled vista of San Miguel de Allende.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
Walking and hiking tours by Gate 1 are generally designated as Easy, Moderate, or Challenging and range from just a few hours of leisurely walking to a full day of six-plus hours of hiking with significant elevation gain or loss.
—Outside Online, 24 June 2024
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Adjective
In a fast-moving world, Mackinac Island honors a more leisurely way of living, with its Victorian architecture, historic parks and preference for horse carriages to cars.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
The celebration wraps up with a leisurely rooftop brunch on November 3rd, with antojitos and Mexican classics accompanying the unparalleled vista of San Miguel de Allende.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Adverb
The Trophy is more restrained and leisurely, although the lighter front end makes steering more relaxed.
—James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
Walking and hiking tours by Gate 1 are generally designated as Easy, Moderate, or Challenging and range from just a few hours of leisurely walking to a full day of six-plus hours of hiking with significant elevation gain or loss.
—Outside Online, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
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This means my phone was limited to T-Mobile's slower 5G service, which explains the lower speeds.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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It’s been a long, slow build for Annunen to become an NHL goalie, but getting to start six times in eight games for the Avs was a big step for him.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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But just as the price of everyday goods began growing a little more slowly, likely tariffs from a second Trump administration could destabilize recent disinflation.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Eastwood’s unhurried gaze allows the characters’ humanity to shine through.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite corners of the property was the Living Room Bar & Kitchen, which, true to its name, has a residential-style setting that lends itself perfectly to an unhurried breakfast or lunch.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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