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Added 9 October 2026

leisurely

/ˈlɛʒəli/ adjective

In Latin: otiosus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about leisurely at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

adverb

In a leisurely manner.

Origin

From earlier leisurelily, by haplology, equivalent to leisurely + -ly.

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