leisurely
adverb
, ˈle-, ˈlā-\
Definition of leisurely
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Synonyms & Antonyms for leisurely
Synonyms: Adverb
laggardly, pokily, slow, slowly, sluggishly, tardily
Synonyms: Adjective
crawling, creeping, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, languid, poking, poky (or pokey), slow, sluggish, snail-paced, snaillike, tardy, unhurried
Antonyms: Adverb
apace, briskly, fast, fleetly, full tilt, hastily, meteorically, quick, quickly, rapidly, snappily, speedily, swift, swiftly
Antonyms: Adjective
barreling, bolting, breakneck, breathless, brisk, careering, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying, hasty, hurrying, lightning, meteoric, quick, racing, rapid, rocketing, running, rushing, scooting, scudding, scurrying, snappy, speeding, speedy, swift, warp-speed, whirling, whirlwind, whisking, zipping
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Examples of leisurely in a Sentence
Adverb
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drinkAdjective
They strolled along at a leisurely pace. proceeding in a leisurely fashion After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
Walk for seniors planned in Elburn Seniors are invited on a leisurely, guided stroll through Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve in Elburn from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. — Beacon-news Staff, Aurora Beacon-News, "Family Outdoor Fair planned at Fermilab," 3 June 2019 By partaking in wellness culture, Democrats are in many ways speaking to their base, which is not the same base that delighted in Bill Clinton leisurely jogging to McDonald’s. — Ben Terris, Washington Post, "In the Kale Smoothie Era of Democratic politics, 2020 candidates race to embody self-care," 25 Aug. 2019 This exhibition presents a selection of works that depict leisurely, restful activities in private settings at home and in nature. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando Arts Season Preview 2019-20: Best Bets," 23 Aug. 2019 Located two hours north of Boston along Routes 125 and 153, these villages and their attractions benefit from leisurely touring. — David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, "Simpler, gentler: A journey through the eastern N.H. hinterlands," 13 Aug. 2019 There are a handful of places in South Florida to join and compete in both international leagues, or leisurely blow of some steam. — Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, "Ax throwing: What to know and where to go," 15 July 2019 The video of the catch, shared by CEO Elon Musk, shows the nose cone, or payload fairing, leisurely falling into a net attached to one of SpaceX’s boats named Ms. Tree. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "Watch SpaceX’s net-wielding boat slowly catch a rocket nose cone falling from the sky," 7 Aug. 2019 Situated on Matagorda Bay, Palacios has a leisurely, small-town vibe with plenty to do on miles of public waterfront with unique shops and restaurants. — Houston Chronicle, "Beachside hosts Gulf Coast Land Liquidation on Aug. 3," 21 July 2019 This is a very young technology, and the translator works well with single sentences and short paragraphs, especially in a leisurely back-and-forth conversation between two people. — Dallas News, "Magic? Handheld translator helps you communicate using artificial intelligence," 18 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Wind down on a leisurely evening ride through South Windsor. — courant.com, "Community News For The South Windsor Edition," 2 Aug. 2019 Moderate-intensity activity can include mowing the lawn, playing tennis, enjoying a leisurely bike ride, engaging in a brisk walk, or doing heavy housework like vacuuming, mopping or washing windows. — Dennis Thompson, chicagotribune.com, "Americans are sitting more than ever, increasing the risk for at least 10 major health issues," 30 July 2019 But what was supposed to be a leisurely day hike turned into a nightmare when fire officials, responding to a 911 call from Nichols, came across the ghoulish scene of Casto’s death. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, "'He Is Either Going to Give Me a Ring or Throw Me Off a Cliff,' a Mom Allegedly Said Before Fatal Hike," 15 June 2018 Pack a picnic and start the evening with a leisurely hike through the olive groves, timing your arrival at the monastery with the pink sunset. — Melissa Twigg, Vogue, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry May Be Taking a Pre-Wedding Jaunt to This Greek Island," 30 Mar. 2018 Take a leisurely stroll and visit the various shops. — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, "One Day, One Place: Sacramento," 22 Aug. 2019 During peak hours on weekend mornings at Detour Doughnuts in Frisco, busy moms with strollers carrying squealing children zip in and out as other customers more leisurely peer through the glass case. — Dallas News, "How the young owner of Frisco's Detour Doughnuts learned the business from her Korean parents," 14 Aug. 2019 There'll be some leisurely exploration and then a sunset; Warner will select a spot to view it and then lead the group back to its starting point. — al, "Kayaking group offers ‘Monday therapy’ on Dog River," 7 Aug. 2019 Whether running across the beach and into the water or taking a leisurely stroll across the sand, many take a visit to Long Island Sound for granted as a rite of summer. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "Providing the physically challenged access to Connecticut’s shoreline with floating beach wheelchairs," 6 Aug. 2019
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