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
Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 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
Wine tastings and cooking classes are followed by a leisurely lunch featuring a variety of Megrelian dishes, such as elarji (traditional polenta-like dish with cheese), with organic vegetables and herbs straight from the garden, perfectly accompanying Ninidze’s natural wines.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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