peacefully
/ˈpiːsfəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In a peaceful manner.
Adverb
Examples
She and her husband managed to fix up a false floor in one of their rooms in which they fed the roosters; so whenever a picket came in sight her call would bring the whole family out of the woods and clearing into the refuge, where they remained peacefully amongst corn-cobs till the danger had passe
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “peacefully” mean?
In a peaceful manner.
Is “peacefully” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.