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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Stephen Butler, a bar owner in Naha, acknowledged that "it does not look good for the rest of us that are here, that want to be here peacefully and enjoy the culture".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
“This gives me the quantum of solace to step back and sit more peacefully with the situation,” says Bernstein, a higher-education administrator in Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
And asked if he believed in a two-state solution – an Israeli and Palestinian state existing peacefully alongside each other – he said "I believe it is not our role to decide".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
"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
A few cows were chewing hay, but most were resting peacefully.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
