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leisurely Antonyms

Opposite of leisurely

Because the opposite of leisurely shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; relaxed and unhurried.

Usage Example

"They enjoyed a hurried breakfast on the terrace before starting their tour of the museum."

Strongest
hurried
hasty
rushed
frantic
Strong
brisk
rapid
frenetic
hectic

• adverb (Context 2)

In an unhurried, relaxed, or deliberate manner; without haste.

Usage Example

"The tourists strolled hurriedly along the riverbank, admiring the historic architecture."

Strongest
hurriedly
hastily
frantically
Strong
briskly
rapidly
quickly
swiftly

Similar words to leisurely

Words similar to leisurely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unhurriedly
unhurried
relaxed
slowly
easygoing
gentle
casually
slow
See all synonyms of leisurely

• Nearby Words

leisure
leisured
leisureliness
leisurely
leisurewear
lemming
lemon

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Leisurely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/leisurely
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