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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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a fall, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Michigan residents and fall color enthusiasts have many ways to take in the rich fall tapestry across Michigan, among them several steam trains excursions that provide a leisurely trip cross country to view the leaves.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a fall, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This was true, though on that particular visit the pain had to do mostly with the need to take the children to play areas buzzing with sounds and lights, with not having any leisurely meals or time to wander.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Michigan residents and fall color enthusiasts have many ways to take in the rich fall tapestry across Michigan, among them several steam trains excursions that provide a leisurely trip cross country to view the leaves.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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