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leisurely-managed

|lei-sure-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈliːʒərli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/ˈleʒəli ˈmænɪdʒd/

relaxed management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'leisurely-managed' originates from the combination of 'leisurely' and 'managed'. 'Leisurely' comes from 'leisure', which originates from Old French 'leisir', meaning 'to be permitted'. 'Managed' comes from Italian 'maneggiare', meaning 'to handle'.

Historical Evolution

'Leisurely' evolved from Old French 'leisir' and 'managed' from Italian 'maneggiare', eventually forming the modern English term 'leisurely-managed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'leisurely' meant 'to be permitted', and 'managed' meant 'to handle'. Over time, 'leisurely-managed' evolved to mean 'managed in a relaxed manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by being managed in a relaxed or unhurried manner.

The project was leisurely-managed, allowing team members to work at their own pace.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 23:42