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leisurely

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




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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

Time to downshift to the more leisurely part of your evening—and maybe even to the start of your holiday weekend.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

Travolta’s directorial language is lovingly detailed, and his penchant for picturesque detail creates a leisurely atmosphere, like getting lost wandering around a happy memory.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Behind them in the cavern the giant adder settled down to a leisurely slither, his tongue flickered wickedly.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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