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unhurriedly

unhurriedly

1 3.6
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
  • adverb
  • /ʌnˈhɜːrɪdli/
translation icon : despacio
  • He walked unhurriedly through the park, enjoying the warm sun and fresh air.
  • walk unhurriedly
  • move unhurriedly
  • came unhurriedly

Examples

  • The beautiful women emerged unhurriedly to size us up as we passed by.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Unhurriedly, she used the remote to switch off the television and twisted around to look at them.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • She opened the door slowly and unhurriedly, as though she were afraid to enter.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The rice and cucumber tasted good, and Mr. Chiu was eating unhurriedly.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Unhurriedly, the woman glanced up, and Constantine took a few hesitant steps toward her.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • We dined unhurriedly in a popular restaurant, and then we moved on to the terrace of a café.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • The cat unhurriedly stretched out on the windowsill, soaking up the sunshine.

  • She spoke unhurriedly, making sure everyone understood her instructions.

Synonyms

slowly
vsunhurriedly
∞ 1.0

At a low speed without hurrying

is slow and calm while also stressing absence of hurry
leisurely
vsunhurriedly
30 3.4

In a relaxed way without hurrying

is calm and slow without implying leisure or free time
sedately
vsunhurriedly
1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

is calm and slow but without dignified or formal tone
relaxedly
vsunhurriedly
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

describes slowness with calmness but not necessarily comfort
measuredly
vsunhurriedly
6.6

In a careful, slow way without hurry

is slow and calm but lacks the strong deliberate carefulness

Antonyms

quickly
∞ 1.0

At a fast speed or without delay

hurriedly
23 3.2

Acting quickly with little care

How Hurried

hurriedly
23 3.2
quickly
∞ 1.0
steadily
129 2.1
unhurriedly
1 3.6
leisurely
30 3.4

Surface Forms

unhurriedly positive
unhurriedlier comparative
unhurriedliest superlative

Morphology

unhurriedly = unhurried (transparent) = un + hurry + ed + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'unhurried' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Unhurriedly is made from the parts un- meaning 'not', the common word hurry meaning 'to move fast', and the ending -ly that turns it into an adverb. So, unhurriedly means 'not in a hurry', moving or speaking slowly and calmly.