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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