leisurely

1 of 2

adverb

lei·​sure·​ly ˈlē-zhər-lē 

ˈle-, 

ˈlā-

: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

2 of 2

adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

Synonyms of leisurely

Adverb

• slowly

Adjective

• slow
• unhurried

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

Adverb

More than 200 wine enthusiasts from across the region travel to the winery, paddleboards in tow, to spend the afternoon leisurely floating around, sipping locally made wine. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Walk leisurely through the cloisters, sit on the terrace, and finish with a walk through Tryon Park. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Adjective

To experience the Filipino tradition of long, leisurely communal dinners, reserve Perso’s signature Chef’s Table. — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leisurely

adjective

lei·​sure·​ly

ˈlēzh-ər-lē, 

ˈlezh-, 

ˈlāzh-

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

leisurely adverb