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leisurely

/ˈliʒɚli/ adjective B2
  1. Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried. · He goes about his business in a leisurely manner· As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city.
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After walking several miles in a leisurely manner, and too busy to know anything about it, they found at last, on examining their watches, that it was time to be at home.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 350 · B2
Sherlock Holmes was leaning back in his chair after his whimsical protest, and was unfolding his morning paper in a leisurely fashion, when our attention was arrested by a tremendous ring at the bell, followed immediately by a hollow drumming sound, as if someone were beating on the outer door with his fist.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 34 · C1
Leisurely turning round, they calmly scrutinized the various countenances around them, as though demanding some one person who would take upon himself the responsibility of what they deemed excessive impertinence; but as no one responded to the challenge, the friends turned again to the front of the theatre, and affected to busy themselves with the stage.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 542 · C1
Returning from a leisurely weekend in the English countryside, a young publisher named Allen Lane found himself waiting at Exeter station.
The Paperback Revolution, p. 1 · C2

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