leisureliness
noun
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Examples of leisurely in a Sentence
Adverb
the old hound dog leisurely sauntered over to his water bowl to take a drink
Adjective
They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
proceeding in a leisurely fashion
After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
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David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The first act suffers from far too leisurely a pace, but that doesn’t diminish the fun of it all.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
Director Martin Brest gave the material an eccentric, leisurely tempo, with lots of space for little character bits, jokes, atmosphere.
—David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
The first act suffers from far too leisurely a pace, but that doesn’t diminish the fun of it all.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The film’s leisurely pace, its large company of broad and one-dimensional supporting players, and an unshakably saccharine tone don’t help matters at all.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Leisurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisurely. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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