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
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
What to see today Visitors have their choice of hiking to the top of Natural Bridge or taking a leisurely ride on a sky lift over the trees and to the top.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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Adjective
Live Oak Park and the Ulistac Natural Area provide opportunities for picnics, leisurely walks, or simply letting children burn off energy in a natural setting.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
What to see today Visitors have their choice of hiking to the top of Natural Bridge or taking a leisurely ride on a sky lift over the trees and to the top.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Take coffee the Italian way and sip it leisurely; these cups deserve to be admired for an entire afternoon.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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This chaged profile results in improved satiety and a slower blood sugar spike.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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That alone would create a challenging year for water managers, who rely on slow and steady snowmelt to feed streams, rivers and reservoirs and meet spring and summer demand for irrigation and drinking water.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If nerves flare, breathe slowly, and choose progress over perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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During the arrest, Coberg slowly drove past the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade SUV — with the window rolled down — as Iza watched from the back seat.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Days settled into a gentle cadence, morning swims, boat outings, unhurried afternoons, and long meals together.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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Several attendees shared that the conversations felt unhurried and genuine, allowing stories, advice, and personal experiences to be exchanged in a way that felt meaningful, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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