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
Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Launching in Paris and quickly becoming global, the ad-free, hardbound magazine releases its issues at a pace as leisurely as its contents—sometimes taking up to two years between volumes.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Adjective
Upon arrival, visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline and bask in the beauty of the many palm trees, while tiny fish and crustaceans can be found thriving within its natural rock pools—but there’s one animal in particular that draws visitors to Punaluʻu Beach in droves.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Adverb
The group leisurely moves from place to place until the meal is over.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Launching in Paris and quickly becoming global, the ad-free, hardbound magazine releases its issues at a pace as leisurely as its contents—sometimes taking up to two years between volumes.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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Strain into a highball glass, while simultaneously adding the club soda together in one slow stream to achieve the fluffy, towering fizz.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And while the Canadian industry made early gains to close a gender gap in the film and TV industry, making strides in advancing and promoting talent from underrepresented Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities has been slower and more incremental.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The barge actually moves from right to left, while the trunks slowly open to reveal golden LV Monogram flowers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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What To Do This coast of Florida is best explored on a slow, unhurried drive along its scenic byway, 30A, stopping at each small town along the way.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Luke and June also share this unhurried break-up that sounds like what a hard conversation actually sounds like.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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