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
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Overall, the fall look skewed more casual than usual, with leisurely track pants paired with jersey-like cashmere blazers and double hooded coats or mixed-media hoodies atop leather bombers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
To get there, hikers walk a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that meanders leisurely under oak trees, along a creek and passes grazing cows.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Challenge yourself to see the views at MacRae Peak at Grandfather Mountain, traverse the Appalachian Trail, or take a leisurely hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Overall, the fall look skewed more casual than usual, with leisurely track pants paired with jersey-like cashmere blazers and double hooded coats or mixed-media hoodies atop leather bombers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Spend your days leisurely exploring the best beaches and pristine waters of Vieques before heading to other destinations like nearby Culebra with its world-famous Flamenco Beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
To get there, hikers walk a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that meanders leisurely under oak trees, along a creek and passes grazing cows.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
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The studio believes that February, once seen as a slow month for moviegoing, has become a much more lucrative corridor to release films.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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What was once a slow squeeze has become an acute system failure for patients statewide.—
Andrew Hevesi,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, lithium ions move more slowly through solid materials, limiting charging speed and overall performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
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Eating and drinking Breakfast at Rock Villa is an unhurried affair.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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