LEISURELY Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

leisurely 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of leisurely

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

leisurely

2 of 2

adverb

ˈlē-zhər-lē

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of leisurely

Adjective

That meant every stroll to a café, every Metro ride, and every leisurely wander through the city's charming streets became an opportunity to collect fresh outfit inspiration for my ever-growing style mood board. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026

Adverb

Research also suggests that, for couples, leisurely walks outdoors can encourage social interaction and bonding. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026 Between lakeside cocktail hours, tennis matches on the all-weather court, leisurely walks through the grounds, and late-night gatherings in front of the fire, the estate lends itself particularly well to a long wedding weekend. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely

Adjective

There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of slow

Adverb

Move the animal to shade and slowly pour water cooler than their body temperature over them, avoiding the head so breathing stays clear.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Companies that desperately threw themselves into Facebook digital video, like Mic, Mashable, Vocativ, and MTV News, died or slowly faded away.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of slowly

Adjective

The appetite is for fewer, richer experiences, deeper cultural immersion, unhurried wellness and enough time in one place to actually feel the benefit before flying home.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026

Definition of unhurried

Browse Nearby Words

leisureliness

leisurely

lemon

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of leisurely

adjective

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on leisurely

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

fulcrum

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes