Leisurely
adj.calm, joyfulwarm
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
informal praise of the mood or manner fits
not when Easygoing describes attitude more readily than the pace of a route.
- everyday
slow
pace alone is being stated
not when Slow can imply delay or poor performance rather than enjoyment.
- everyday
lack of haste is the exact quality
not when Unhurried is neutral and misses the pleasant ease of leisurely.
- warm
low tension matters more than speed
not when A relaxed event can still move quickly.
- professional
deliberate control gives the pace dignity
not when Measured may reflect caution or discipline, not leisure.
- literary
languid
dreamy slowness suits an atmospheric description
not when Languid can imply weakness or low energy.
Said against
3- hurried
- frantic
- rushed
It naturally appears in
3- leisurely pace
The group kept a leisurely pace along the shaded canal.
- leisurely stroll
A leisurely stroll gave them time to inspect every mural.
- leisurely meal
Their leisurely meal stretched pleasantly into the afternoon.
Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adjective sense 1 opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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