Peacefully

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsfəli/

Definitions of peacefully

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 She slept peacefully through the night.

A2 The children played peacefully in the park.

B1 The protestors marched peacefully through the streets.

B2 The two countries negotiated a peacefully resolution to their conflict.

C1 The meditation retreat allowed participants to peacefully reflect on their thoughts.

C2 The CEO peacefully resigned from his position after the scandal.

Examples of peacefully in a Sentence

formal The protesters dispersed peacefully after their demands were heard by the authorities.

informal We sat peacefully by the lake, enjoying the calmness of the water.

slang Let's just chill and watch a movie peacefully tonight.

figurative Her mind finally found a way to rest peacefully after years of turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of peacefully

• past tense: peacefully
• plural: peacefully
• comparative: more peacefully
• superlative: most peacefully
• present tense: peacefully
• future tense: will peacefully
• perfect tense: have peacefully
• continuous tense: is peacefully
• singular: peacefully
• positive degree: peaceful
• infinitive: to peacefully
• gerund: peacefully
• participle: peacefully

Origin and Evolution of peacefully

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'peacefully' originated from the Old French word 'paisiblement' which is derived from the Latin word 'pax' meaning peace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peacefully' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of peace or tranquility, with no significant shifts in its usage or connotations.