leisureliness
noun
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Adverb
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
Adjective
They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
proceeding in a leisurely fashion
After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
The scooter’s three driving modes let users choose between leisurely cruising or overtaking bicycles on the tarmac.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Miles Walls, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Navarro often played sitting down in the control room, his feet resting on the mixing console, creating the most complicated licks seem from that leisurely position.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
Where urgency signals stress, moving leisurely is a measure of calmness.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
The scooter’s three driving modes let users choose between leisurely cruising or overtaking bicycles on the tarmac.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Speed options range from a leisurely stroll to a quick jog, with a cushioned running surface that’s easy on the knees and can accommodate users up to 280 pounds.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Navarro often played sitting down in the control room, his feet resting on the mixing console, creating the most complicated licks seem from that leisurely position.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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