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- [lee-zher, lezh-er]
- /ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər/
- /ˈlɛʒərəbl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-zher, lezh-er]
- /ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər/
Definitions of leisurable word
- noun leisurable freedom from the demands of work or duty: She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure. 1
- noun leisurable time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.: Most evenings he had the leisure in which to follow his interests. 1
- noun leisurable unhurried ease: a work written with leisure and grace. 1
- adjective leisurable free or unoccupied: leisure hours. 1
- adjective leisurable having leisure: the leisure class. 1
- adjective leisurable (of clothing) suitable to or adapted for wear during leisure; casual: a leisure jacket. 1
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Origin of leisurable
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English leisir < Old French, noun use of infinitive ≪ Latin licēre to be permitted
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Parts of speech for Leisurable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leisurable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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