leisurely — done in a relaxed and unhurried way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done in a relaxed and unhurried way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːʒərli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother leisurely counted her money for the 47th time, as if each bill might magically multiply.
- The cat leisurely knocked each item off the table, one by one, while maintaining eye contact.
- We enjoyed a leisurely dinner at the riverside restaurant.
leisurely
ADJECTIVE[/ˈliːʒərli/]
done in a relaxed and unhurried way
He took a leisurely walk through the park with his dog.
She leisurely read a novel in the garden beneath a shady tree. (LEISURE = FREE TIME TO ENJOY)
A leisurely afternoon brought pleasure and became a treasured memory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Leisurely emerged in the 14th century from the noun 'leisure' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'leisure' derives from Old French 'leisir', meaning 'free time' or 'freedom to do something'.
Breakdown
leisure (free time, from Old French leisir) + -ly (manner, forming adverbs and adjectives indicating the way something is done).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother leisurely counted her money for the 47th time, as if each bill might magically multiply.”
“The cat leisurely knocked each item off the table, one by one, while maintaining eye contact.”
“We enjoyed a leisurely dinner at the riverside restaurant.”
“She leisurely browsed through the bookstore for hours.”
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