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
Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
This lunch joint is conveniently located just a block from the main strip, King Street, which on busy weekends, can get a bit busy, but on slower weekends, offers blocks of leisurely pop-in-pop-out shopping.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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A Short History of the Front Row
Saturday morning, my fiancé and I leisurely drank coffee together, then went our separate ways to get ready.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The western shore of Nevis is home to Pinney’s Beach, a golden stretch of sand that’s perfect for a leisurely swim or a sunset stroll.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
This lunch joint is conveniently located just a block from the main strip, King Street, which on busy weekends, can get a bit busy, but on slower weekends, offers blocks of leisurely pop-in-pop-out shopping.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The scooter’s three driving modes let users choose between leisurely cruising or overtaking bicycles on the tarmac.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
Fashion
A Short History of the Front Row
Saturday morning, my fiancé and I leisurely drank coffee together, then went our separate ways to get ready.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely
Adjective
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Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The truck began slowly rolling forward and backward, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Apex Legends slowly rose in popularity from its debut on Steam in February of 2022 before reaching a peak a year later in February 2023 of 624,473 players.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Splitting his time between Tunisia and Morocco, Bessa will keep a global profile in 2025, with roles lined up in upcoming French, Belgian and international productions — all in keeping with the actor’s unhurried pace.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Slow parenting prioritizes the joyful, unhurried moments that allow children to thrive.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisurely. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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