leisurely

UK /ˈlɛʒɜli/ US /ˈliʒɚli/

adj 1adv 1

Definitions

adj

Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.

He goes about his business in a leisurely manner

As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city.

adv

In a leisurely manner.

For some minutes he walked leisurely but uncollectedly, along the line of stalls; as if contemplating the rich display of summer fruits still remaining unsold.

Sunset Crescent Drive curved leisurely north from Sunset Boulevard, well beyond the Bel-Air Country Club golf-course.

Collocations

ADJ.

effortless, fast, live, many, north, quiet, varied

VERB + LEISURELY

building, curved, drive, enjoyed, enjoying, flows, imagined, meander

LEISURELY + NOUN

day, fashion, life, mornings, pace, paddle, stroll, sunlit

PREP.

along, around, down, from, in, in, on, through

ADV.

again, relatively, uncollectedly

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Synonyms

adjective — not hurried or forced

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

He goes about his business in a leisurely manner

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As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city.

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Warwick passed through one of the wide brick arches and traversed the building with a leisurely step.

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For some minutes he walked leisurely but uncollectedly, along the line of stalls; as if contemplating the rich display of summer fruits still remaining unsold.

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Sunset Crescent Drive curved leisurely north from Sunset Boulevard, well beyond the Bel-Air Country Club golf-course.

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Oh give me a land / where the bright diamond sand / flows leisurely down to the stream where the graceful white swan / goes gliding along / like a star in a heavenly dream.

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