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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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The leisurely trips meander along the Snake River, near Grand Teton National Park, for several hours.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a fall, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
Shopping in town is leisurely, with a few local boutiques.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The leisurely trips meander along the Snake River, near Grand Teton National Park, for several hours.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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