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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Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Another way to experience the beach is by taking out the complimentary Bluejay electric bicycles and leisurely pedaling along the waterfront path.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
With an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, guests will enjoy a leisurely evening of delicious food, good company, and celebration.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
Actually, with half a day at his disposal, Cole could probably finish it, stop to take a nap, and then leisurely wake up only to find most of us only halfway through.
—Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Another way to experience the beach is by taking out the complimentary Bluejay electric bicycles and leisurely pedaling along the waterfront path.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
In spite of the leisurely pace of change, To mix valiant drinks for the future.
—Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
With an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, guests will enjoy a leisurely evening of delicious food, good company, and celebration.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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