leisureliness
UK: ˈleʒ.əl.i.nəs | US: ˈliː.ʒɚ.li.nəs
n. the quality or state of being leisurely; unhurried, relaxed manner or pace
The word "leisureliness" traces back to the Old French "leisir" (to be permitted), derived from Latin "licere" (to be allowed). The root "leisure" evolved to mean freedom from work or obligation, while the suffix "-ly" transforms it into an adjective ("leisurely"), and "-ness" nominalizes it into a state or quality. The progression reflects a shift from permission to the concept of unhurried freedom.
The leisureliness of her morning routine contrasted sharply with her hectic work life.
He moved with a deliberate leisureliness, savoring every moment of the walk.
The leisureliness of small-town life appealed to her after years in the city.
There was an air of leisureliness about the café, where people lingered for hours.
The documentary captured the leisureliness of the Mediterranean lifestyle.