leisureliness
noun
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.
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New Atlas, 30 July 2025
The tendency of the team to leisurely get into the first action of the offense hurt them deeply in the playoffs.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
What to do: Spend your morning going on a leisurely stroll through the Charleston City Market, which is filled with dozens of local artisans.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
In the wasps that had undergone their youthful hibernation, their epigenetic clocks ticked more leisurely throughout life, offering the first direct evidence that biological aging can be manipulated in an invertebrate.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
The tendency of the team to leisurely get into the first action of the offense hurt them deeply in the playoffs.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Adjective
Spend some time strolling the picturesque streets, making leisurely stops in any places that strike your fancy—from inviting cafes to buzzy bars.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
What to do: Spend your morning going on a leisurely stroll through the Charleston City Market, which is filled with dozens of local artisans.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisurely
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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