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Definition of peacefully adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

peacefully

adverb
 
/ˈpiːsfəli/
 
/ˈpiːsfəli/
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  1. in a way that does not involve a war, violence or argument synonym peaceably (1)
    • The siege has ended peacefully.
  2. in a quiet and calm way; in a way that shows that you are not worried or disturbed in any way synonym tranquilly
    • The baby slept peacefully.
    • He died peacefully in her arms.
  3. in a way that shows that you are trying to create peace or to live in peace and that you do not like violence or argument synonym peaceably (2)
    • The communities managed to coexist peacefully as neighbours for a very long time.
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