# leisure vs leisurely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leisure
*noun · IPA /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #8,056*
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

### leisurely
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɛʒɜli/ · frequency rank #27,196*
Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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