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
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lucia at Bernardus Lodge has a polished, leisurely lunch with beautiful grounds and seasonal farm-to-table cooking.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Adjective
No matter your profession, the key to a seamless workwear wardrobe is to prioritize your ease without leaning into leisurely territory, according to Mikado personal stylist Jordan Solch.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Lucia at Bernardus Lodge has a polished, leisurely lunch with beautiful grounds and seasonal farm-to-table cooking.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Adverb
Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding.
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Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.
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The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
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Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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Manganese atoms slowly take the place of some iron, creating a uniform LMFP structure.
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The appetite is for fewer, richer experiences, deeper cultural immersion, unhurried wellness and enough time in one place to actually feel the benefit before flying home.
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Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood.
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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