LEISURELY Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of leisurely

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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leisurely

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adverb

ˈlē-zhər-lē

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

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Unfolding at a more leisurely pace, the upcoming lunar eclipse will have a much bigger audience than Europe's solar show. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 That turned a familiar one-run game, of which the Dodgers have had a lot lately, into a leisurely Sunday stroll. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 Long, leisurely walks with a view? — Shannon Keating, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisurely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisurely

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In fact, starting too early often has more downsides than taking it slow.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
But so far, the economy has grown at roughly 2% annually, slower than the gains during the Biden administration.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of slow

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Schwab's ambitions past trading are already on the record, delivered in Wurster's characteristic key of unhurried inevitability.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Isbell’s lyrics unfold in that long, leisurely way that the hottest months of the year do, recounting unhurried gatherings of friends and family.

— Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

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