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leisurely
/ˈliʒɚli/
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What does leisurely mean?
adjective
- Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
adverb
- In a leisurely manner.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈliʒɚli/
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He was beginning to think that his scheme had failed, when he beheld the form of Eustacia herself coming leisurely towards him.
Towards eleven o'clock the ladies from the great avenue a block above Polk Street made their appearance, promenading the sidewalks leisurely, deliberately.
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The boys found a great deal of innocent fun in jumping from the high wagon while the oxen were leisurely moving along.
Looking back in History we seem to see that in old times people took life much more leisurely than they do now.
Walking leisurely along I soon observed in front of me a number of young ladies, a servant girl, and several small children.