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 Khonshu is very leisurely sitting, and essentially tells Arthur that he's still got his fist of vengeance. — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 4 May 2022 Even in a quiet scene in which Y and Yahalom are having a leisurely indoor conversation, the camera rapidly cuts from her face to the desert landscape outside and back — not once but several times. — Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva and leisurely read up on its history, spring slump entirely forgotten. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 23 Apr. 2022 On a frosty Saturday afternoon that November, Joe Biden dished out luncheon chili and chatted leisurely with fewer than 100 voters outside a firehouse in Concord, New Hampshire. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 28 Mar. 2022 In the storefront, shoppers can leisurely browse through 140 sets of vibrant glassware options, including stemless wine glasses, patterned tumblers, and sophisticated goblets. — Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 19 Mar. 2022 Today’s readers, used to the twittering demotic of our age, may need to adjust to this titanic prose-poem’s leisurely, mandarin style. — Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2022 Prod it too hard in electric-only mode, and the gas engine will fire up for assistance, but there's enough juice available to (leisurely) merge onto the highway and brush 85 mph. — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 28 Jan. 2022 This movement aims to put forth an alternative view of what life can be for Black women: restful, leisurely, and abundant. — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 12 Feb. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The secret packs great tension, as Jeongok leads Sangok on a leisurely round of strolls and visits that, for the actress, virtually shriek with urgency. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 May 2022 The question is whether this leisurely pace of monetary tightening is sufficient to reduce inflation. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 May 2022 Young viewers still spend one-third of their days working or going to school, one-third of their day sleeping and the other third of their day doing many leisurely activities. — Blair Currie, Forbes, 2 May 2022 Brunch is defined by its leisurely pace, the company of friends, and bottomless beverages (whether that’s a heavily-garnished bloody mary or a fruity mimosa is up to you). — Rebecca Treon, Chron, 2 May 2022 And while there are tons of warm-weather activities that'll get you outside and moving, nothing quite beats a leisurely picnic on a sunny day. — Danielle Campoamor, Woman's Day, 29 Apr. 2022 Take a leisurely tour of this pristine lake setting, perfect for bird-watching, photo opportunities, or just a quiet morning enjoying the outdoors. — Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2022 The pace of service is leisurely, encouraging guests to linger over cups of self-service, complimentary tea. — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2022 For the longtime New Yorker, walking is a mode of transportation, not a leisurely activity that clogs up the sidewalks. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

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