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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Varied scenes include a video of smokestacks in the unmistakable soft light of a Beijing winter, the artist puffing cigarettes as a Lazy Susan spins leisurely with dishes and a bottle of Nongfu Spring, a local mineral water brand; and a robot getting out of an elevator.—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026 Titilaka is a decadent retreat on the shores of ocean-like Lake Titicaca—where days are spent leisurely navigating the sacred body of water, and evenings play host to sundowners and quiet nights by the fire.—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Most of the money engages the leisurely judgment of the bettors, who have all day to survey the odds or the records of the starting pitchers, or to apply their systems.—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Margot Robbie layered hers up for a leisurely walk in London, using classic staples such as a polo sweater, loose relaxed denim, and Converse high-top sneakers, completing her weekend travel edit.—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely