leisurely
adverbHow many syllables in leisurely?
There are 3 syllables in the word leisurely.How to pronounce leisurely:
Definition of leisurely:
- leisurely (adverb):
- without haste deliberately
- in an unhurried way or at one's convenience.
Synonyms for leisurely:
easygoing
unhurried
Antonyms for leisurely:
a mile a minute
a.s.a.p.
abruptly
apace
as fast as one's legs can carry one
as soon as possible
asap
at a fast pace
at a gallop
at a lick
at a rate of knots
at breakneck speed
at full speed
at full tilt
at high speed
at speed
at the double
at the speed of light
at warp speed
briskly
double quick
expeditiously
fast
flat-out
fleetly
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