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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Jodie Foster steps out after enjoying a leisurely brunch with her wife at Café Cluny in New York City on May 27.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Adverb
Breakfasts are leisurely continental affairs, with homemade medialunas and fantastic cut fruit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Adjective
The Aravali Suites have spacious balconies and large bathrooms, perfect for taking long, leisurely baths and waiting for your day to unfold.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Jodie Foster steps out after enjoying a leisurely brunch with her wife at Café Cluny in New York City on May 27.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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