at leisure

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at leisure

He read the book at leisure in his favorite armchair.

Definition

Adverb 1. In an unhurried manner; without haste or pressure: Doing something in a relaxed, comfortable way, taking as much time as needed. 2. At one's convenience; when it is suitable or convenient for oneself: Doing something when one has free time and is not busy.

Usage

The phrase "at leisure" describes the manner or timing of an action. It emphasizes a lack of rush, obligation, or fixed schedule. * It is commonly used to suggest that an activity can be done slowly and enjoyed, or that it can be done whenever one finds the time. * It often follows verbs like read, review, examine, browse, or discuss.

Examples
  • Adverb (Manner):
    • We strolled through the gardens at leisure, enjoying the afternoon sun.
    • The artist worked at leisure on the portrait, paying attention to every detail.
  • Adverb (Timing):
    • Please review the document at your leisure and send me your feedback.
    • You can return the books at your leisure; there's no strict deadline.
Advanced Usage
  • "At one's leisure": This is a very common construction, where a possessive adjective (, , , , , ) is used. It personalizes the phrase to mean "when it is convenient for that specific person."
    • The materials are available online for you to study at your leisure.
  • The phrase can imply a state of being free from work or other demands.
    • After retiring, he was finally at leisure to pursue his hobbies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leisurely (Adjective/Adverb): Done or acting in a relaxed, unhurried way. (e.g., , ).
  • Leisure (Noun): Free time when one is not working or occupied. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Unhurriedly
  • At one's convenience
  • When convenient
  • Without hurry
Related Phrases
  • At your earliest convenience: A more formal phrase often used in business to request an action be done soon, but politely acknowledging the other person's schedule. (This implies more urgency than "at your leisure").
  • In one's own time: Similar to "at one's leisure," meaning when one chooses to do something, often outside of formal requirements.
at leisure

He read the book at leisure in his favorite armchair.

Adverb
  1. in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
    • read the manual at your leisure
    • he traveled leisurely

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