leisurely

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛʒɜli/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈliʒɚli/

Etymology 1

From leisure +‎ -ly.

Adjective

leisurely (comparative more leisurely, superlative most leisurely)

Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried
He goes about his business in a leisurely manner

As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city.
- 1900, Charles W. Chesnutt, The House Behind the Cedars, Chapter I,
  Warwick passed through one of the wide brick arches and traversed the building with a leisurely step.

Translations

characterized by leisure

Greek:
Ancient: σχολαῖος (skholaîos)

Derived terms

leisureliness

Etymology 2

From leisurelily, by haplology

Adverb

leisurely (comparative more leisurely, superlative most leisurely)

In a leisurely manner.
- 1943, Raymond Chandler, The High Window, Penguin 2005, p. 37:
  Sunset Crescent Drive curved leisurely north from Sunset Boulevard, well beyond the Bel-Air Country Club golf-course.

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