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

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

Restaurants take meticulous care to pace reservations so guests have ample time to leisurely enjoy their dinner. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025

Adjective

The fluid fabric feels luxe next to a cozy knit, and the length creates a dramatic yet elegant silhouette that works for holiday parties or a leisurely city stroll. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

What to eat Lunch is typically a leisurely hour and 15 minutes, if not longer — plenty of time to eat and to stretch your legs. —Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 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