Peacefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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peacefully
[ ˈpiːsfʊli ]
living
In a peaceful manner; without violence or disturbance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She slept peacefully through the night.
- The protesters marched peacefully down the street.
- The two countries negotiated the peace treaty peacefully.
feeling
In a way that shows calmness and tranquility.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had a peacefully content expression on her face.
- The lake looked peacefully still in the early morning light.
Translations
Translations of the word "peacefully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pacificamente
🇮🇳 शांतिपूर्वक
🇩🇪 friedlich
🇮🇩 dengan damai
🇺🇦 мирно
🇵🇱 spokojnie
🇯🇵 穏やかに (odayaka ni)
🇫🇷 paisiblement
🇪🇸 pacíficamente
🇹🇷 barış içinde
🇰🇷 평화롭게 (pyeonghwaropge)
🇸🇦 بسلام (bisalam)
🇨🇿 pokojně
🇸🇰 pokojne
🇨🇳 和平地 (hépíng de)
🇸🇮 mirno
🇮🇸 friðsamlega
🇰🇿 бейбіт түрде
🇬🇪 მშვიდობიანად (mshvidobianad)
🇦🇿 dinc şəkildə
🇲🇽 pacíficamente
Word origin
The adverb 'peacefully' originated from the word 'peaceful', which dates back to the late 14th century. It is formed by combining 'peace' with the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. The adjective form 'peaceful' is derived from the noun 'peace', which comes from the Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace, compact, agreement'. The concept of peace has been highly valued throughout history, with various cultures and societies striving for peace and harmony.
See also: peace, peacebuilding, peaceful, peacefulness, peacekeeping, peacemaker, peacemaking.