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Examples of leisurely in a Sentence
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
First Known Use of leisurely
15th century
leisurely
Definition of leisurely
leisureliness
nounExamples of leisurely in a Sentence
They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
proceeding in a leisurely fashion
After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
Recent Examples of leisurely from the Web
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Riders boarded four-seat chairs for a leisurely, 12-minute trip up Southington Mountain, followed by a tight 180-degree turn at the top and a 12-minute trip back down.
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Witnesses in Fordham Heights said the violence had brought an abrupt end to what had been a leisurely holiday evening, with dancing and fireworks.
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Instead of the leisurely pace that involved hitters taking pitch after pitch, batters must cram dozens of high-impact swings into a small window.
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Will automation free our time for leisurely pursuits?
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The season is all about approaching everything at a more leisurely pace and manifesting positive energy into our lives with ease.
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With its leisurely pace and soft cinematography, the movie celebrates the awkward loveliness of becoming intimate, both physically and emotionally, with a new partner, filled with anxiety and anticipation.
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Something about the leisurely, unfussy experience of train travel breaks down barriers between people who'd otherwise be strangers.
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MORE: The 20 Most Essential Game of Thrones Episodes 0:37: Jaime takes a not-so-leisurely stroll on the parapets of the Red Keep.
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First Known Use of leisurely
1604
LEISURELY Defined for English Language Learners
leisurely
Definition of leisurely for English Language Learners
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: not hurried : slow and relaxed
LEISURELY Defined for Kids
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