Leisurely

//ˈliʒɚli// adj, adv

adj, adv ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.

    "He goes about his business in a leisurely manner"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not hurried or forced wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    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."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an unhurried way or at one's convenience wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
slowlytardilyunhurriedamblingat leisureat leisure

Antonyms

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acute

Example

More examples

"In the morning, I just want to have a leisurely start."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From leisure + -ly.

Etymology 2

From earlier leisurelily, by haplology, equivalent to leisurely + -ly.

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