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leisure Synonyms

Another word for leisure

Choosing another word for leisure depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Time when one is not working or occupied with duties and is free to rest or engage in enjoyable activities.

Usage Example

"She spends most of her free time reading historical novels and tending to her garden."

Strongest
free time
spare time
recreation
Strong
relaxation
downtime
time off
ease
rest
respite

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, designed for, or occurring during free time when one is not working.

Usage Example

"The community center offers a wide variety of recreational activities for local residents."

Strongest
recreational
free-time
Strong
extracurricular

• noun (Context 3)

Freedom from time-consuming duties or pressure; an unhurried state of convenience (especially in phrases such as 'at one's leisure').

Usage Example

"Please review the contract at your convenience and let us know if you have any questions."

Strongest
convenience
Strong
ease
opportunity
discretion

Opposites of leisure

The opposite of leisure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

work
labor
toil
haste
urgency
occupational
working
drudgery
See all opposites of leisure

• Nearby Words

leiopothrix
leiothrix
leipothrix
leisure
leisured
leisureliness
leisurely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leisure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leisure
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