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leisurely-completed

|lei-sure-ly-com-plet-ed|

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/ˈliːʒərli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

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/ˈleʒəli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

relaxed completion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'leisurely' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'leiserly,' where 'leiser' meant 'leisure.' 'Completed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'completus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'

Historical Evolution

'leiserly' transformed into the modern English word 'leisurely,' and 'completus' transformed into the modern English word 'completed' through Old French 'complet.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'leisurely' meant 'at one's own pace,' and 'completed' meant 'filled up or finished.' Over time, 'leisurely-completed' evolved to mean 'done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.

The project was leisurely-completed over the summer.

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Last updated: 2025/06/30 11:02