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leisurely

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




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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

Wardley, in his first appearance since being upgraded to world champion, soaked in the atmosphere with a leisurely entrance.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In a damp back alley, Jingjing joined job-seekers milling about leisurely, haggling for higher wages while garment bosses perched on scooters brandished hiring signs, desperate for day labourers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The major motorways that strike west from the capital bypass the county entirely; the trains from London Waterloo to the local station at Dorchester take a leisurely three hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Away from the office, Barack and I talked endlessly, over leisurely walks around Hyde Park dressed in shorts and T-shirts and meals that seemed short to us but in reality went on for hours.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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