Synonyms for peaceably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : pee-suh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpi sə bəl

Définition of peaceably

Origin : early 14c., from Old French paisible "peaceful" (12c.), from pais (see peace). Related: Peacably.

As in passively : adv indifferently

Example sentences :

Let them go on without control: Let the devil enjoy them peaceably.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

The others, he learned afterward, were peaceably at a singing club of their own.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

“We will run them peaceably, just as long as we can,” smiled de Spain.
Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman

But everything else was peaceably assigned to Richard and his associate.
Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper

"Well, if you can get in peaceably, so much the better," said the magistrate.
Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Away from home, they are as peaceably inclined as you could desire.
Extract from : « Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee » by L. L. Langstroth

If you others can persuade him to restore them peaceably, why, do it.
Extract from : « The Devil's Paw » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

They were peaceably inclined to share and share alike with the pale faces.
Extract from : « Dorothy on a Ranch » by Evelyn Raymond

Follow me peaceably, Calros, or it will be the worse with you.
Extract from : « The World's Greatest Books, Volume 19 » by Various

We are peaceably disposed, but would like to state our side of the case.
Extract from : « The Eagle's Heart » by Hamlin Garland

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