Word
peacefully
Phoneticspeace·ful·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpisfəɫi/
UK/pˈiːsfəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. to do something in a quiet and calm way, without any fighting or noise.
adv. in a manner characterized by tranquility, lack of disturbance, or the absence of conflict.
Examples
“The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.”
“The protesters marched peacefully through the city center to show their support for the new law.”
“The two neighboring countries have coexisted peacefully for decades, maintaining open borders and a shared commitment to regional economic stability.”
Examples
simple
“The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.”
contextual
“The protesters marched peacefully through the city center to show their support for the new law.”
complex
“The two neighboring countries have coexisted peacefully for decades, maintaining open borders and a shared commitment to regional economic stability.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or sits at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From Middle English peesfully, peasfullie, paisfulike, paisfullic, equivalent to peaceful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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