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
Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Launching in Paris and quickly becoming global, the ad-free, hardbound magazine releases its issues at a pace as leisurely as its contents—sometimes taking up to two years between volumes.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Adjective
Upon arrival, visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline and bask in the beauty of the many palm trees, while tiny fish and crustaceans can be found thriving within its natural rock pools—but there’s one animal in particular that draws visitors to Punaluʻu Beach in droves.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Adverb
The group leisurely moves from place to place until the meal is over.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Launching in Paris and quickly becoming global, the ad-free, hardbound magazine releases its issues at a pace as leisurely as its contents—sometimes taking up to two years between volumes.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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Despite the retirement of highly successful Atlas and Delta launch vehicles, the transition to Vulcan has been slow and continues to impact the completion of Space Force mission objectives.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Here in Croatia, the pace of life is slower, especially in smaller towns.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Compost releases nutrients slowly over time, feeding plants and beneficial soil microbes alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Luke and June also share this unhurried break-up that sounds like what a hard conversation actually sounds like.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The whole garden is built from unhurried materials.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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