PEACEABLY

peaceably, pacifically

(adverb) in a peaceable manner; “the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

peaceably (comparative more peaceably, superlative most peaceably)

In a peaceable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PEACEABLE

Peace"a*ble, a. Etym: [OE. peisible, F. paisible.]

Definition: Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.

– Peace"a*ble*ness, n.

– Peace"a*bly, adv.

Syn.

– Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still.

– Peaceable, Peaceful. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes "in the spirit of peace;" latter; "in the possession or enjoyment of peace." A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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