peaceful
adjective
characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful demonstration.
peacefully
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a word derived from
peaceful.
Example Sentences
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"Our findings suggest that conjoint exercise facilitates, in a small but significant way, the ability to resolve conflict peacefully," Yorgason said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
But Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that security forces "are not cracking down on young people" but rather "protecting" school and university students wishing to "peacefully voice their demands".
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Stribling “passed away peacefully at home ... after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer,” her husband, Ken Washington, posted to her Instagram account.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
In October 2020 Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Fortunately the animosity lasted only a few days out of the year, and generally in Narewka, Jews and gentiles existed peacefully alongside each other.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
