leisurely
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leisurely¹
- /ˈlɛʒəli/ UK
- /ˈliʒɚli/ US
adjective more leisurely · most leisurely
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Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
He goes about his business in a leisurely manner
Similar: leisured
leisurely²
- /ˈlɛʒəli/ UK
- /ˈliʒɚli/ US
Where it comes from
From earlier leisurelily, by haplology, equivalent to leisurely + -ly.
adverb more leisurely · most leisurely
- In a leisurely manner. For some minutes he walked leisurely but uncollectedly, along the line of stalls; as if contemplating the rich display of summer fruits still remaining unsold.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: easygoing, easy, unhurried, at leisure, relaxed, slow, light-hearted, lighthearted, spacious, enjoyable, measured, deliberate, laid-back, calm, ambling, gentle
Translations
Every language
adj characterized by leisure
| 中文 | 閒散 /闲散 xiánsǎn |
|---|---|
| Français | tranquille, paisible |
| Deutsch | betulich, gemächlich |
| Română | domol |
adv in a leisurely manner
| 中文 | 從容地 /从容地 cóngróng de |
|---|---|
| Français | tranquillement, paisiblement, lentement |
| Deutsch | betulich, gemächlich |
| Română | pe îndelete, îndelete, domol |
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