leisureliness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of leisurely in a Sentence
Adverb
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
Adjective
They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
proceeding in a leisurely fashion
After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
Recent Examples on the Web
Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
Vacationers leisurely float down the winding lazy river, while kids jet down water slides and burn off energy at the Kids Splash Zone.
—Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
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, 10 Feb. 2024
Downtime was at once leisurely (soaks in the outdoor hot tub), informative (a chef’s garden tour), and adventurous (trail hikes to scenic lookouts).
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024
Snails then saunter by leisurely and consume the feces, along with the fluke eggs.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2023
Chop it up or keep it stock; ride it hard and enjoy the addictive soundtrack, or leisurely rumble through the city admiring the view.
—Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
Sleeping in, enjoying room service, and then leisurely strolling through a city park or lounging on a tropical beach will be much more your speed this year.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2024
This leisurely take on a layered and lived-in space doesn't require achieving perfection or matching patterns, which is perfect when combining several students' belongings in a single space.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Browse your way through the shops of Mallory Square and Duval Street, and then rent a few bikes for a leisurely pedal through town.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
From the diner, drive north on Route 7 for about 20 minutes to Mountain View Ranch for some leisurely horseback riding.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar for a leisurely tour of the city’s historic neighborhoods, or embark on a Honey Island Swamp Tour to explore the region’s unique wildlife.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Cargo ship crew members do have some leisurely activities available to them onboard, though, such as video game breaks in cabins, workouts in gyms, table tennis sessions and movie nights.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
However, Edmunds noted its acceleration is more leisurely.
—Nick Kurczewski, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Beyond the cucumber slices and hot towels, these leisurely destinations carry a fascinating legacy that extends back to ancient times.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Ahead, take a leisurely stroll through some of the best botanic gardens across the US, from the sandy stretches of the Sonoran Desert to an urban oasis in New York City.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Adverb
Far from the bustling cacophony of cities like Tokyo, mothers here chat leisurely as their children’s laughter rings through the fields, and shrug off official hand-wringing over a dearth of youngsters.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
Vacationers leisurely float down the winding lazy river, while kids jet down water slides and burn off energy at the Kids Splash Zone.
—Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
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, 10 Feb. 2024
Downtime was at once leisurely (soaks in the outdoor hot tub), informative (a chef’s garden tour), and adventurous (trail hikes to scenic lookouts).
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024
Snails then saunter by leisurely and consume the feces, along with the fluke eggs.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2023
Chop it up or keep it stock; ride it hard and enjoy the addictive soundtrack, or leisurely rumble through the city admiring the view.
—Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
Sleeping in, enjoying room service, and then leisurely strolling through a city park or lounging on a tropical beach will be much more your speed this year.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2024
This leisurely take on a layered and lived-in space doesn't require achieving perfection or matching patterns, which is perfect when combining several students' belongings in a single space.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Enjoying a book at a park, a beach, or an open-air café encourages a particular leisurely frame of mind.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Browse your way through the shops of Mallory Square and Duval Street, and then rent a few bikes for a leisurely pedal through town.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
From the diner, drive north on Route 7 for about 20 minutes to Mountain View Ranch for some leisurely horseback riding.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar for a leisurely tour of the city’s historic neighborhoods, or embark on a Honey Island Swamp Tour to explore the region’s unique wildlife.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Cargo ship crew members do have some leisurely activities available to them onboard, though, such as video game breaks in cabins, workouts in gyms, table tennis sessions and movie nights.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
However, Edmunds noted its acceleration is more leisurely.
—Nick Kurczewski, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Beyond the cucumber slices and hot towels, these leisurely destinations carry a fascinating legacy that extends back to ancient times.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Ahead, take a leisurely stroll through some of the best botanic gardens across the US, from the sandy stretches of the Sonoran Desert to an urban oasis in New York City.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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