leisurely-made
|lei-sure-ly-made|
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/ˈliːʒərli meɪd/
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/ˈleʒəli meɪd/
(leisurely)
unhurried
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
Last updated: 2025/03/24 23:04
