Leisurely
What it means
Moving or unfolding at an easy pace without pressure to hurry.
Reach for it when describing a pleasantly unhurried activity, route, meal, or rhythm
They chose a leisurely breakfast before the museum opened.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when informal praise of the mood or manner fits
Careful Easygoing describes attitude more readily than the pace of a route.
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everyday
slow
Fits when pace alone is being stated
Careful Slow can imply delay or poor performance rather than enjoyment.
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everyday
Fits when lack of haste is the exact quality
Careful Unhurried is neutral and misses the pleasant ease of leisurely.
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warm
Fits when low tension matters more than speed
Careful A relaxed event can still move quickly.
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professional
Fits when deliberate control gives the pace dignity
Careful Measured may reflect caution or discipline, not leisure.
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literary
languid
Fits when dreamy slowness suits an atmospheric description
Careful Languid can imply weakness or low energy.
Opposites 3
- hurried
- frantic
- rushed
Common phrases 3
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leisurely pace
The group kept a leisurely pace along the shaded canal.
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leisurely stroll
A leisurely stroll gave them time to inspect every mural.
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leisurely meal
Their leisurely meal stretched pleasantly into the afternoon.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated