Acting or done at a relaxed pace, without hurry or urgency.
From Old French 'leisir' meaning 'to be permitted' or 'to be free to do something,' which came from Latin 'licere' (to be allowed). The concept was originally about having permission or freedom to do as you pleased, rather than about slowness. 'Leisure' meant the state of being free from obligations, and 'leisurely' developed to describe the unhurried pace that naturally comes with such freedom.
Being 'leisurely' originally meant you had permission to take your time - it was literally about freedom, not speed! In medieval society, only the wealthy and powerful had 'leisure' (the right to do as they pleased), so taking things slowly became a sign of social status and personal liberty.
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