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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Adverb
This meeting of egg-in-a-hole and grilled cheese stretches the delight as a fork-and-knife meal to eat leisurely with a cup of coffee.—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 20 May 2024 In footage from the scene, the bear can be seen leisurely strolling in front of the vehicles on the freeway before eventually retreating towards the nearby hills.—Cory Peeler, ABC News, 16 May 2024
Adjective
Enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon lounging in the park while listening to bluegrass, sipping local brews and enjoying lawn games.—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024 Meanwhile, renewable alternatives, though progressing at a more leisurely pace, have seen significant strides.—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for leisurely
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