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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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ate leisurely went for a swim, uh, naked swim.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Each boat features a tub heated to 104 degrees, a back deck for lounging and a tiller to leisurely steer yourself along the river.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ate leisurely went for a swim, uh, naked swim.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Overnight stops allow passengers more time for leisurely meals, in-depth sightseeing, and experiencing local nightlife.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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