Peaceably

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Peaceable \Peace"a*ble\, a. [OE. peisible, F. paisible.]
     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.
     [1913 Webster]
  


     Syn: Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed;
          serene; still.
  
     Usage: {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.
            [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  peaceably
       adv : 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" [syn: {pacifically}]