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leisurely-mended

|lei-sure-ly-men-ded|

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/ˈliːʒərli ˈmɛndɪd/

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/ˈleʒəli ˈmɛndɪd/

slowly repaired

Etymology
Etymology Information

'leisurely-mended' originates from the English words 'leisurely' and 'mended'. 'Leisurely' comes from Middle English 'leiserly', meaning 'unhurried', and 'mended' is the past participle of 'mend', from Old English 'mendan', meaning 'to repair'.

Historical Evolution

'Leisurely' evolved from Middle English 'leiserly', while 'mended' comes from Old English 'mendan'. The combination of these words into 'leisurely-mended' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'leisurely' meant 'unhurried', and 'mended' meant 'repaired'. The combined term 'leisurely-mended' retains these meanings, emphasizing a relaxed pace in the act of repairing.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

repaired or fixed in a slow, relaxed manner.

The leisurely-mended fence added a rustic charm to the garden.

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Last updated: 2025/04/17 03:07