leisurely

adverb

lei·sure·ly | \ ˈlē-zhər-lē

, ˈle-, ˈlā-\

Definition of leisurely

(Entry 1 of 2)

: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

adjective

Definition of leisurely (Entry 2 of 2)

: characterized by leisure : unhurried a leisurely pace

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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

But short trips between apartments and metro stops or leisurely rides across parks remained a vacuum until recently. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Electric scooters’ sudden invasion of American cities, explained," 7 Sep. 2018 Furniture was designed to put you in a certain mood, like reclining leisurely or sprawling out. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "Inside the maximalist, kaleidoscopic interiors of Verner Panton," 4 Sep. 2018 The pace is leisurely, only partly because the path there is not maintained. — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, "Fossil hunting 101: Lessons from a self-taught dinosaur tracker," 16 June 2018 Kyle caddied for Garrett two years ago at the Canadian Open and plays leisurely himself. — BostonGlobe.com, "After working NHL playoffs, referee Garrett Rank qualified for US Open," 13 June 2018 Our Friday meal is a cenetta: intimate, rustic and leisurely served. — Mary Bergin, chicagotribune.com, "Chow down on the farm this summer at special dinners in America's Dairyland," 9 July 2018 Kyle caddied for Garrett two years ago at the Canadian Open and plays leisurely himself. — BostonGlobe.com, "After working NHL playoffs, referee Garrett Rank qualified for US Open," 13 June 2018 Where golf carts formerly rushed past, mothers leisurely push strollers. — Kate Talerico, The Courier-Journal, "Going out of business, golf courses become prime redevelopment targets," 5 July 2018 In other words, speedy stepping may strengthen the heart better than leisurely strolling, in keeping with long-standing associations between exercise and cardiovascular health. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Why You Should Pick Up the Pace When You Walk," 1 June 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Top Shop: Shen Beauty For a leisurely afternoon of perusing and pampering, visit clean-beauty boutique Shen. — Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, "Your Beauty Guide to Brooklyn," 16 Apr. 2019 With the event, Ford has tapped into a yearning for small-batch design and leisurely shopping that some feared was becoming lost in the era of Amazon. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Field + Supply: The Craft Fair Worth Traveling Cross Country For," 12 Apr. 2019 Staying in bed for the study won't be like a leisurely day watching Netflix—everything from showering to going to the bathroom will have to be done without getting up. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Want to Pay Someone $19,000 to Lie Down For Two Months," 29 Mar. 2019 Have a leisurely dinner, rest off any remaining jet lag, and prepare yourself for the adventures ahead. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Bozeman, Butte, Big Sky, and Back: The Ultimate Southwest Montana Road Trip," 31 Aug. 2018 For a leisurely boat ride, Chopra wore a two-piece top and skirt by Montce Swim, both in a striped, multicolored print. — Vogue, "This Is How Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Do Vacation Style," 25 Mar. 2019 Upon awakening, meander over to our Seth Bird annex for a sumptuous and leisurely breakfast. — Hannah Seligson, Town & Country, "The Best Room At... Winvian Farm," 19 Feb. 2019 This was the first sign that volleyball may have replaced leisurely bike rides as DiCaprio’s preferred summer cardio. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "A Comprehensive Guide to What Leonardo DiCaprio Did This Summer," 7 Aug. 2018 Go for a leisurely stroll near the fields of lavender, which fill the air with a lovely aroma. — Condé Nast Traveler, "23 Best Things To Do In Mexico City," 4 Mar. 2018

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