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Meaning of LEISURELY

Pronunciation:  'leezhurlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in an unhurried way or at one's convenience; "read the manual at your leisure"; "he traveled leisurely"
  2. [adj]  not hurried or forced; "an easy walk around the block"; "at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace"
 
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 Synonyms: at leisure, easy, easygoing, unhurried
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Lei"sure*ly\ (l[=e]"zh[-u]r*l[y^]), a.
    Characterized by leisure; taking abundant time; not hurried;
    as, a leisurely manner; a leisurely walk.
    
  2. \Lei"sure*ly\, adv.
    In a leisurely manner. --Addison.
    
 
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