adjective
definition
Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried
example
As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city.
Examples of leisurely in a Sentence
He slapped the team into action and they headed for town at a more leisurely pace.
Next to a leisurely walk I enjoy a "spin" on my tandem bicycle.
In this same leisurely manner I studied zoology and botany.
A slow smile began in his eyes and leisurely turned up the corners of his mouth.
Evelyn followed leisurely, unconcerned with being lost on the massive ship.
One of them is the precious science of patience, which teaches us that we should take our education as we would take a walk in the country, leisurely, our minds hospitably open to impressions of every sort.
She was leisurely sorting through everything.
Finding, however, that his colleagues in the administration favoured a much more leisurely rate of progress than he himself advocated, he once more retired into private life (1876) and renewed his liberal propagandism.
He had taken advantage of his leisurely journey home to pacify the turbulent Gascony, and to visit Paris and make a treaty with King Philip III.
They left, and she sat and ate leisurely.
Tall and stout, holding high her fifty-year-old head with its gray curls, she stood surveying the guests, and leisurely arranged her wide sleeves as if rolling them up.
She walked over to him leisurely and put her arms around his neck.
Ultimately on the 18th of May the march was renewed, but the allies had continued their retreat in leisurely fashion, picking up reinforcements by the way.
No entrenchments were made; HalIeck, the Union commanding general in the West, was equally over-confident, and allowed Buell to march in leisurely fashion.
As a pet owner, this leisurely inspection is your opportunity to preview the park's rules as well as gauge its safety for your pet in relation to other dog breeds present.
Whether you want to make a fashion statement with your jacket, or need the best protective garment for leisurely road trips, there is a wide variety of styles and fabrics from which to choose.
These were worn for business and other important daytime activity, whereas the shorter, looser sack coat was worn for a leisurely day.
Seniors and their guests, along with local business owners, their employees and the general public, are welcome to sit and enjoy their morning coffee and a leisurely chat or stop in for a quick coffee break.
If you still have trouble, replace your naps with other leisurely activities, such as reading or reflecting.
Not getting into the high impact sports in favor of more leisurely activities like fishing?
Guests can leisurely float along the winding three-foot deep river on inflatable tubes.
You take it with you everywhere you go, whether you're making your way to the office or you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with your mother-in-law.
Take in a leisurely boat ride on Stow Lake.
The verb is se promener and the connotation is that this is a leisurely walk around the neighborhood.
The same goes for choosing leisurely trips instead of active vacations.
If your favorite sport is walking, leisurely biking, or another low-impact activity, you may think that wearing a special sports bra is overkill.
Pale pink adds an innocent touch to a set that can carry you through a leisurely morning into a day spent comfortably at home.
Savvy shoppers can enjoy a good deal, while others meet up with friends for a leisurely afternoon or simply enjoy some peace and quiet.
Along this part of the coast are some of the best areas for water sports, bike riding, leisurely walking and shopping.
Those looking for a leisurely activity can drive along winding country roads to enjoy the beauty of the mountainous landscape.
After enjoying a leisurely lunch at a restaurant on the water, they walked barefoot on the beach holding hands.
The lunchtime pastrami more than eliminated the need for an early dinner, so he drove home, changed into shorts and set out at a leisurely pace on his 18-speed touring bike.
When once fairly reseated at his task, he proceeded in this delightful retreat leisurely, yet rapidly, to its completion.
Blucher followed by parallel and inferior roads on their northern flank, but Schwarzenberg knowing that the Bavarians also had forsaken the emperor and were marching under Wrede, 50,000 strong, to intercept his retreat, followed in a most leisurely fashion.
In this leisurely journey Pallas went by Kasan to the Caspian, spent some time among the Kalmucks, crossed the Urals to Tobolsk, visited the Altai mountains, traced the Irtish to Kolyvan, went on to Tomsk and the Yenisei, crossed Lake Baikal, and extended his journey to the frontiers of China.
Bazaine, however, withdrew entirely under cover of the forts, and set about the reorganization of his troops in the most leisurely manner.
He takes a backswing less than half that of most pros, and there's nothing leisurely about it.
Friday This morning you will have a leisurely breakfast at a famous local bakery.
Where foreign powers once drilled their troops, there is now a leisurely parade, serenaded by the music from the central bandstand.
Do you rush to join them or content yourself with a leisurely breakfast followed by a ride along the beautiful wild coast roads.
No need to rush down today as a leisurely brunch will be served all morning.
A leisurely expedition in a Canadian style canoe is an ideal way to spend a summer day.
Not a canal for those looking for a leisurely cruise!
Unlike the al-Ma'il, the Mashq was horizontal in form and can be distinguished by its somewhat cursive and leisurely style.
These sessions provide an opportunity for both lane swimmers and a leisurely dip.
To get there, take a leisurely walk on a shaded path through tall coconuts and flowering hibiscus.
Walks to suit everybody From leisurely strolls in the valley to energetic hikes along mountain paths, there are walks to suit everybody.
Tension comes to a head during the leisurely Labor Day picnic, a marathon event that begins with games and ends with booze-fuelled hysterics.
The Eastern Curlew was the 200 th bird of the trip, not bad for 8 days birding at a fairly leisurely pace.
First, academia is accustomed to conducting its business on a rather leisurely timetable.