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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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
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Adverb
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
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
Adjective
Our days often began with a leisurely stroll along the coastal path just outside the gates, where waves crashed against jagged rocks.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
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 8 Dec. 2025.
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