leisureliness
noun
Synonyms
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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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
The camera lingers on long, leisurely looks over the scary thing or just blatantly shows us which otherwise mundane object will soon become animated by evil forces.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
Though leisurely today, its 8.5-second zero-to-60 mph time shaved two seconds off its six-cylinder predecessor.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2023
As passersby strolled leisurely along the avenue, he was taken into custody without incident in connection with a 13-year homicide investigation involving young female victims on the South Shore of Long Island.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 16 July 2023
While acceleration is leisurely by EV standards—an official 62-mph time of 9.2 seconds—the Maxus is happy to cruise at an indicated 80 mph in serene comfort.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
Also, picking bands playing at vastly different times will allow plenty of time to leisurely walk from one porch to another.
—cleveland, 16 Aug. 2023
This sounds like the real thing, cows strolling leisurely in the suburbs, or as it might be described with a touch of slang: no bull.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
Here’s how to try shallowing: Move leisurely: Take your time and move slowly.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Aug. 2023
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
Isla Bella Beach Resort A trip to the Keys should be leisurely.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
Don’t be discouraged if your walking is more leisurely, Cedric Bryant, president and chief science officer of the nonprofit American Council on Exercise, tells Fortune.
—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 12 Aug. 2023
Between more leisurely flat water and exhilarating whitewater paddling, there’s a range of kayaking opportunities for different skill levels.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
On a leisurely stroll, these disturbances are essentially undetectable.
—Popular Science, 24 Aug. 2023
In my opinion, there are few better ways to slow down and enjoy a leisurely Sunday.
—Vidya Balachander, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2023
Customers could race the car in the morning and then drive it home in a more leisurely way that afternoon.
—Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 12 Aug. 2023
Unlike the regular season, the first full week of the preseason takes a more leisurely approach to its scheduling, holding games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
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Adverb
From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous — and relaxing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
The camera lingers on long, leisurely looks over the scary thing or just blatantly shows us which otherwise mundane object will soon become animated by evil forces.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
Though leisurely today, its 8.5-second zero-to-60 mph time shaved two seconds off its six-cylinder predecessor.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2023
As passersby strolled leisurely along the avenue, he was taken into custody without incident in connection with a 13-year homicide investigation involving young female victims on the South Shore of Long Island.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 16 July 2023
While acceleration is leisurely by EV standards—an official 62-mph time of 9.2 seconds—the Maxus is happy to cruise at an indicated 80 mph in serene comfort.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
Also, picking bands playing at vastly different times will allow plenty of time to leisurely walk from one porch to another.
—cleveland, 16 Aug. 2023
This sounds like the real thing, cows strolling leisurely in the suburbs, or as it might be described with a touch of slang: no bull.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
Here’s how to try shallowing: Move leisurely: Take your time and move slowly.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Aug. 2023
Adjective
Our next few days follow the same rhythm, with leisurely stops for ginger-lemon-honey tea and a visit to the Tengboche Monastery, where Big Tendi has arranged for a puja to protect us on our journey into the mountains.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
Isla Bella Beach Resort A trip to the Keys should be leisurely.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
Don’t be discouraged if your walking is more leisurely, Cedric Bryant, president and chief science officer of the nonprofit American Council on Exercise, tells Fortune.
—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 12 Aug. 2023
Between more leisurely flat water and exhilarating whitewater paddling, there’s a range of kayaking opportunities for different skill levels.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
On a leisurely stroll, these disturbances are essentially undetectable.
—Popular Science, 24 Aug. 2023
In my opinion, there are few better ways to slow down and enjoy a leisurely Sunday.
—Vidya Balachander, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2023
Customers could race the car in the morning and then drive it home in a more leisurely way that afternoon.
—Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 12 Aug. 2023
Unlike the regular season, the first full week of the preseason takes a more leisurely approach to its scheduling, holding games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
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leisurely
adjective
lei·sure·ly
ˈlēzh-ər-lē,
ˈlezh-,
ˈlāzh-
: characterized by leisure : unhurried
a leisurely pace
leisureliness
noun
leisurely
adverb
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