leisurely

American  

[lee-zher-lee, lezh-er-] / ˈli ʒər li, ˈlɛʒ ər- /

adjective

1. acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate.

   a leisurely conversation.

2. showing or suggesting ample leisure; unhurried.

   a leisurely manner.

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adverb

1. in a leisurely manner; without haste.

   to travel leisurely.

leisurely British  

/ ˈlɛʒəlɪ /

adjective

1. unhurried; relaxed

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adverb

1. without haste; in a relaxed way

Related Words

See slow.

Other Word Forms

• leisureliness noun
• leisureness noun
• unleisurely adjective

Etymology

Origin of leisurely

First recorded in 1480–90; earlier laiserly (adverb); leisure + -ly

Example Sentences

Once the Nunalik started moving, it sailed at a speed of two knots, a leisurely walking pace, nudging ice aside with a deep crunch that sent vibrations through the entire vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the broadcast captures the leisurely stroll down a 2.5-mile stretch of Midtown Manhattan, the breakdown is a race against New York’s impatient grid.

From The Wall Street Journal

After an hour and a half, charging at a leisurely 70 kW or so, I was back on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether you’re looking for a leisurely nature stroll and riverside picnic or a heart-pumping climb to a high lake, the Middle Fork has it all.

From Seattle Times

“These were guys we used to see running to the golf course after work. Now they’re able to come out leisurely and get their golf done, instead of changing in the parking lot.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• gentle
• laid-back
• languid
• lazy
• relaxed
• restful