Leisurely: meaning, definitions and examples
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leisurely
[ ˈliːʒərli ]
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.
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