leisurely

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adverb

lei·​sure·​ly ˈlē-zhər-lē 

ˈle-, 

ˈlā-

: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

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adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

leisureliness

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noun

lei·​sure·​li·​ness

-lēnə̇s, 

-lin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being leisurely

elegance, urbanity, a quill-pen leisureliness … are not much valued in our day

—Louis Kronenberger

broad streets, an almost southern leisureliness, and fewer tall buildings than are seen in most cities

—American Guide Series: Indiana

Synonyms of leisurely

Adverb

• slowly

Adjective

• slow
• unhurried

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Long, leisurely walks with a view? —Shannon Keating, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026

Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding. —Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026

Adjective

Between leisurely strolls, visitors can go boating or take in the sunset from scenic vantage points. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

For dads who enjoy leisurely rides, local exploration, and timeless design, the Ranger delivers a combination of style and range that is difficult to find at its price point. —New Atlas, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leisurely

adjective

lei·​sure·​ly

ˈlēzh-ər-lē, 

ˈlezh-, 

ˈlāzh-

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

leisurely adverb