as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
after buying our stuff, we just wandered around the mall at a leisurely pace
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as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
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Recent Examples of leisurely
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
People can gather meaningfully, leisurely, for free, and outdoors.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Spend a full day leisurely driving the scenic backroads that weave in and out of the park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
People can gather meaningfully, leisurely, for free, and outdoors.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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Losing is so deeply ingrained in the fabric of this franchise that every slow start has the potential to snowball.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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His administration has seen some success; inflation in Argentina eased this year to the slowest monthly pace in more than four years.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The patent design by Bialetti has an octagonal base, which ensures a perfect brew as the coffee slowly rises to the top chamber in less than two minutes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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In additional videos shared in the comments, the koala is seen walking slowly around the store, stopping to investigate corners or items on koala eye-level.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Or consider northern destinations like Quebec City or Tallinn, Estonia, where cold weather and historic architecture create a postcard-perfect backdrop that seems delightfully unhurried.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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What to See In the slow season, Italy reveals its true, unhurried essence.—
Andrea Grisdale,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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