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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Most viewers are more likely to take a leisurely pedal than do a century ride.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Carl T. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2025
These may include walking the dog or walking leisurely on flat surfaces.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
In April, the pair were spotted taking a leisurely stroll through a London park on de Armas' 37th birthday.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Most viewers are more likely to take a leisurely pedal than do a century ride.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Adverb
The bear ,vas just lumbering along leisurely downhill toward me.
—Carl T. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2025
These may include walking the dog or walking leisurely on flat surfaces.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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Progress toward the opening of the micro-home village has been slow following a ceremonial groundbreaking held in July 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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As elevated mortgage rates continue to put a damper on the housing market locally and nationally, rising inventory, slower sales and lower prices have made for more favorable conditions for potential buyers in the Austin-area housing market.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Fans were slowly getting into this match, but the violence was well executed.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The needles slowly drift down from loblollies and longleaf pines, blanketing lawns and driveways and piling on top of shrubs and flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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His swing is unhurried, but the bat moves very fast.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Meals are long, unhurried, and often enjoyed outdoors.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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