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leisurely-grown

|lei-sure-ly-grown|

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/ˈliːʒərli ɡroʊn/

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/ˈleʒəli ɡrəʊn/

slowly developed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'leisurely-grown' originates from the combination of 'leisurely' and 'grown', where 'leisurely' means 'acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed' and 'grown' is the past participle of 'grow'.

Historical Evolution

'leisurely' comes from Middle English 'leiserly', and 'grown' is derived from Old English 'grōwan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'leisurely' meant 'at one's own time', and 'grown' meant 'to increase in size'. Together, they convey the idea of something that has developed slowly over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

grown or developed at a slow, relaxed pace.

The leisurely-grown garden was a testament to the patience of its caretaker.

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Last updated: 2025/06/11 10:18