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leisurely

 

[ ˈliːʒərli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taking place in a relaxed manner

Characterized by unhurried ease. Without haste; taking plenty of time.

Synonyms

easy-going, relaxed, unhurried, unrushed

Examples of usage

  • He strolled leisurely through the park.
  • We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on the terrace.
  • She read the newspaper leisurely, savoring each article.
  • The leisurely pace of life in the countryside was a welcome change.
  • I prefer to travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Translations

Translations of the word "leisurely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontraído

🇮🇳 आराम से

🇩🇪 gemütlich

🇮🇩 santai

🇺🇦 неквапливо

🇵🇱 spokojny

🇯🇵 ゆっくりとした

🇫🇷 détendu

🇪🇸 tranquilo

🇹🇷 rahat

🇰🇷 느긋하게

🇸🇦 بهدوء

🇨🇿 pohodlně

🇸🇰 pohodlne

🇨🇳 悠闲地

🇸🇮 sproščeno

🇮🇸 hægur

🇰🇿 жайбарақат

🇬🇪 ზუსტად

🇦🇿 rahat

🇲🇽 tranquilo

Etymology

The word 'leisurely' originated from the Middle English word 'leiserly', which comes from the Old French 'leisir', meaning 'permission' or 'opportunity'. The sense of 'unhurried' or 'relaxed' was derived from the idea of having the leisure or freedom to do something without rush.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,695, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.