peacefully (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsfəli/
Definition
In a calm and quiet manner, without disturbance, violence, or argument.
Examples
The baby slept peacefully in her crib, undisturbed by the sounds outside.
After years of conflict, the two nations finally agreed to resolve their differences peacefully.
She spent the afternoon reading peacefully in the garden, enjoying the warm sun.
How to Use peacefully
- live peacefully (collocation)
- to exist without conflict or disturbance — "They hoped the two communities could learn to live peacefully together."
- sleep peacefully (collocation)
- to sleep without being disturbed or having bad dreams — "The sound of the rain helped her sleep peacefully through the night."
- resolve peacefully (collocation)
- to find a solution to a problem without violence or argument — "The international community urged both sides to resolve the crisis peacefully."
- pass away peacefully (collocation)
- to die without pain or struggle — "Her grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 92."
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