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leisurely

[lee-zher-lee, lezh-er-] / ˈli ʒər li, ˈlɛʒ ər- /




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Moderate activities included brisk walking, doubles tennis, leisurely swimming, and household tasks such as cleaning windows, vacuuming, or mowing the lawn.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Priced according to your choice of entrée, brunch includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert, all portioned for a leisurely meal.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

The food system in the U.S. — largely built around speed and convenience — doesn’t exactly align with home-cooked meals leisurely shared with those you love.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

Nevertheless, the family spends way too much time leisurely chatting outside in the danger zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

During all these preparations he moved about leisurely with two vivid spots of color on his cheekbones.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers


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