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US /ˈleʒ.ɚ.li/ 
UK /ˈleʒ.ə.li/ 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

leisurely

leisurely /ˈleʒəli $ ˈliːʒərli/ BrE AmE adjective
if you do something in a leisurely way, you do it in a slow relaxed way, without hurrying:
After lunch we went for a leisurely stroll.
working at a leisurely pace
—leisurely adverb:
He sipped leisurely at his drink.
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THESAURUS
slow not moving quickly or not doing something quickly: I was always one of the slowest runners in my class. | My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.
gradual happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature | I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.
leisurely especially written moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry: a leisurely breakfast | They walked at a leisurely pace.
unhurried especially written moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all: She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried. | the doctor’s calm unhurried manner
sluggish moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow: The car seems rather sluggish going uphill. | The drink was making her sluggish. | the company’s sluggish performance this year | Sales have been sluggish.
lethargic moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything: She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic. | His son seemed depressed and lethargic.
languid literary slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time: She lifted her hand in a languid wave. | a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer | He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.
glacial literary extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens: Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leisurely

 

 

▪ I. leis·ure·ly [leisurely]   [ˈleʒəli]    [ˈliːʒərli]  (also leis·ured) adjective usually before noun
done without hurrying
a leisurely meal
They set off at a leisurely pace.
See also: leisured  
Example Bank:
We went for a leisurely stroll after dinner.
• a leisurely breakfast/lunch/dinner

• a leisurely trip/stroll/ride/pace/drive

▪ II. leis·ure·ly adverb

• Couples strolled leisurely along the beach.

Main entry: leisurelyderived

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

leisurely / ˈleʒ.ə.li /   / -ɚ- / adjective

describes an action that is done in a relaxed way, without hurrying:

We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the lawn.

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Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

leisurely

[le̱ʒə(r)li, AM li͟ːʒ-]
 ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
 A leisurely action is done in a relaxed and unhurried way.
  Lunch was a leisurely affair...
  Tweed walked at a leisurely pace.
 ADV-GRADED: ADV with v
 Leisurely is also an adverb. We walked leisurely into the hotel.

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leisurely

 

lei·sure·ly /ˈliːʒɚli, Brit ˈlɛʒəli/ adj [more ~; most ~] : not hurried : slow and relaxed
• They strolled along at a leisurely pace.
• proceeding in a leisurely fashion
• After a leisurely lunch, we went to see a movie.
- leisurely adv
• a restaurant where diners are allowed to eat leisurely