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leisurely-made

|lei-sure-ly-made|

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/ˈliːʒərli meɪd/

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/ˈleʒəli meɪd/

(leisurely)

unhurried

Base FormAdjective
leisurelyleisurely-created
Etymology
Etymology Information

'leisurely' originates from 'leisure', which comes from Old French 'leisir', meaning 'to be permitted'.

Historical Evolution

'leisure' changed from the Old French word 'leisir' and eventually became the modern English word 'leisure'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to be permitted', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'free time'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or done in a relaxed, unhurried manner.

The leisurely-made breakfast was a delight to enjoy on a Sunday morning.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 23:04