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Antonyms for leisurely


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : lee-zher-lee, lezh-er-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈli ʒər li, ˈlɛʒ ər-



Definition of leisurely

Origin :
  • c.1600, from leisure (n.) + -ly (1). As an adverb, with -ly (2), from late 15c. Related: Leisureliness.
  • adj casual, unhurried
  • adv casually, unhurriedly
Example sentences :
  • The cabman went on with his leisurely preparations as if Stevie had not existed.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • They were leisurely enough for Mr Verloc to recognise the limb and the weapon.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • We had come, leisurely, by river, and were sightseeing every moment.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • It was a part of her leisurely and generous scheme of life to live and let live.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • Leisurely, they walked up the slope skirting the garden wall.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • Then he leisurely turned to the column indicated by his companion.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Then, adjusting his eyeglass in a leisurely manner, he walked out of the room.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • At a leisurely pace we progressed through the main thoroughfares.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • “I am not sure,” he said, concealing his surprise under a leisurely manner.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "That also will be unnecessary," he said; and leisurely drew off his gloves.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Synonyms for leisurely

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