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What is a suffix of leisurely?

The word "leisurely" doesn't have a suffix in the traditional sense. It's formed from the noun "leisure" and the adjective-forming suffix "-ly".

Here's how it works:

* leisure: This is the base word, meaning "free time or inactivity."

* -ly: This is the suffix that turns a noun or adjective into an adverb, indicating manner or way.

So, "leisurely" literally means "in a manner of leisure" or "slowly and relaxed."

Therefore, while "-ly" is a part of the word, it's not a suffix of "leisurely" itself.

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