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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Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Titilaka is a decadent retreat on the shores of ocean-like Lake Titicaca—where days are spent leisurely navigating the sacred body of water, and evenings play host to sundowners and quiet nights by the fire.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The hike up took under two hours at a leisurely pace, and the 360-degree views of the entire island were surreal.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Varied scenes include a video of smokestacks in the unmistakable soft light of a Beijing winter, the artist puffing cigarettes as a Lazy Susan spins leisurely with dishes and a bottle of Nongfu Spring, a local mineral water brand; and a robot getting out of an elevator.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Titilaka is a decadent retreat on the shores of ocean-like Lake Titicaca—where days are spent leisurely navigating the sacred body of water, and evenings play host to sundowners and quiet nights by the fire.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The hike up took under two hours at a leisurely pace, and the 360-degree views of the entire island were surreal.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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