leisureliness

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lei·sure·ly

(lē′zhər-lē, lĕzh′ər-)

adj.

Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried. See Synonyms at slow.

adv.

In an unhurried manner; slowly.

lei′sure·li·ness n.

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leisureliness - slowness by virtue of being leisurely

deliberateness, unhurriedness, slowness, deliberation - a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

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