leisurely

1 of 2

adverb

lei·​sure·​ly ˈlē-zhər-lē 

ˈle-, 

ˈlā-

: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

2 of 2

adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

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

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

On the final day, travelers can enjoy a leisurely free day in Interlaken to explore the town, cozy up in cafes with fondue and other seasonal delights, or try out more of the over 45 aerial gondolas and mountain railways around the region. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

Adjective

And nearby, the Gili Islands (especially Gili Air and Gili Meno) are a paradise of turquoise waters, sea turtles and a leisurely atmosphere that almost doesn't exist in Southeast Asia anymore. —Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025

Top 5 Can’t Miss Channel your inner flâneur (the French term for a leisurely stroller) along photogenic streets with buildings painted in a palette of pastels. —Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

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