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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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
To get there, hikers walk a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that meanders leisurely under oak trees, along a creek and passes grazing cows.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Spend your days leisurely exploring the best beaches and pristine waters of Vieques before heading to other destinations like nearby Culebra with its world-famous Flamenco Beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
To get there, hikers walk a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that meanders leisurely under oak trees, along a creek and passes grazing cows.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Other advantages include the leisurely pace, the excellent service on board, and the quality of the food and wine served.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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