Meaning & use
Leisurely
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Done in a relaxed, unhurried manner, without haste.
See it in a sentence
They took a leisurely stroll along the beach at sunset.
We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast before starting the road trip.
A note on using this word
"Leisurely" can function as both an adjective and an adverb, as in "walking leisurely through the park."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
hurriedrushed
Another way to use it
2. adverb
In an unhurried, relaxed manner.
He strolled leisurely through the museum.
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