leisurely

B2
US /ˈliʒɚli/ UK /ˈlɛʒɜli/
adj adv Freq #26018

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.

    He goes about his business in a leisurely manner

  2. 2
    adv

    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.

  3. 3
    adv

    in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

  4. 4
    adj

    not hurried or forced

Etymology

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

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · characterized by leisure;... leisured
3 adv · in an unhurried way or at... at leisure
4 adj · not hurried or forced easyeasygoing

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