leisurely

1 of 2

adverb

lei·​sure·​ly ˈlē-zhər-lē 

ˈle-, 

ˈlā-

: without haste : deliberately

leisurely

2 of 2

adjective

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

Synonyms of leisurely

Adverb

• slowly

Adjective

• slow
• unhurried

Examples of leisurely in a Sentence

Adverb

the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink

Adjective

They strolled along at a leisurely pace.

proceeding in a leisurely fashion

After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The result is a nearly hour-long episode — the season’s longest, if only by a couple of minutes — that feels rushed in parts and leisurely in others, and mostly works anyway. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Popular outings include leisurely walks through Central Park or along the High Line, catching a Broadway show, taking in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or exploring the waterfront. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Southlake’s Ascension Coffee will feature a café atmosphere that is conducive for meetings or a leisurely lunch. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Sure, a big pot simmering on the stovetop is just the thing for a leisurely winter afternoon, but there’s a world of soups that are speedy without skimping on flavor. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leisurely

adjective

lei·​sure·​ly

ˈlēzh-ər-lē, 

ˈlezh-, 

ˈlāzh-

: characterized by leisure : unhurried

a leisurely pace

leisureliness noun

leisurely adverb