leisurely
LEH-zhur-lee
Leisurely (adj) means Relaxed and unhurried. Example: “We took a leisurely walk along the beach.”
adj
1
Relaxed and unhurried.
"We took a leisurely walk along the beach."
adv
1
In an unhurried, relaxed manner.
"Sunset Crescent Drive curved leisurely north from Sunset Boulevard, well beyond the Bel-Air Country Club golf-course."
— Raymond Chandler, The High Window (1943)
"They strolled leisurely through the old town."
How to use leisurely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone slowly and without stress, taking your time.
Common pairings
a leisurely pace
a leisurely stroll
a leisurely breakfast
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more leisurely
- Superlative
- most leisurely
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Etymology
From leisure plus the suffix -ly.
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What does “leisurely” mean?
The word “leisurely” means relaxed and unhurried. In plain terms, done slowly and without stress, taking your time.
How do you pronounce “leisurely”?
“Leisurely” is pronounced LEH-zhur-lee (/ˈliʒɚli/ in IPA).
How do you use “leisurely” in a sentence?
Here is “leisurely” used in a sentence: “We took a leisurely walk along the beach.”
What part of speech is “leisurely”?
Depending on how it is used, “leisurely” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “leisurely” have?
“Leisurely” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relaxed and unhurried.
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