Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Done without hurry or haste; relaxed and unhurried: Describes an action or manner that is characterized by taking one's time, without feeling rushed or pressured.
   • Characterized by leisure; free from urgency: Indicates a state or activity that is suitable for or associated with free time and relaxation.

2. Adverb:

   • In a leisurely manner; without hurry: Describes the way an action is performed, emphasizing a slow, relaxed, and comfortable pace.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • We took a leisurely stroll along the beach. (We walked along the beach in a relaxed, unhurried way.)
  • He enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on the terrace. (He had a relaxed breakfast, taking his time.)

• Adverb:

  • They walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the sunshine. (They walked through the park in an unhurried way.)
  • She read the newspaper leisurely over a cup of coffee. (She read the newspaper slowly and comfortably.)

Advanced Usage

• "At a leisurely pace": Moving or progressing slowly and comfortably.

  • The boat moved at a leisurely pace down the river. (The boat traveled down the river slowly and without rush.)

• To do something in a leisurely fashion/manner: To perform an action in a very relaxed, unhurried way.

  • We explored the old town in a leisurely fashion. (We explored without any schedule or hurry.)

Variants and Related Words

• Leisure (n): Free time when one is not working or occupied; time for relaxation or hobbies.
  • He spends his leisure reading and gardening.
• Leisured (adj): Having ample leisure; not having to work for a living.
  • The leisured classes of the 19th century. (Often used to describe a social class.)

Synonyms

• Unhurried: Not done in a hurry; slow and deliberate.
• Relaxed: Free from tension and anxiety; at ease.
• Easygoing: Relaxed and tolerant in attitude or manner.
• Languid: Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

Antonyms

• Hurried: Done in a hurry; rushed.
• Hasty: Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
• Frenetic: Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Related Phrases

• At one's leisure: When one has free time; at a convenient time.
  • Please review the documents at your leisure. (Please review them when you have time.)
• Leisure activity: An activity done for enjoyment during free time.
  • Gardening is her favorite leisure activity.

Adjective

1. not hurried or forced
   • an easy walk around the block
   • at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace

Adverb

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