Definition of peacefully

peacefullyadverb

hòa bình

/ˈpiːsfəli//ˈpiːsfəli/

The word "peacefully" originates from the Old English word "friðfullice," meaning "in a peaceful manner." It's a combination of "frið," meaning "peace," and "-fullice," a suffix indicating manner or state. Over time, "friðfullice" evolved into "peaceful" and ultimately "peacefully." The word has retained its core meaning of calmness, tranquility, and absence of conflict, reflecting the enduring human desire for serenity.

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in a way that does not involve a war, violence or argument

theo cách không liên quan đến chiến tranh, bạo lực hoặc tranh luận

Example:
  • The siege has ended peacefully.

    Cuộc bao vây đã kết thúc trong hòa bình.

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in a quiet and calm way; in a way that shows that you are not worried or disturbed in any way

một cách yên tĩnh và bình tĩnh; theo cách đó cho thấy rằng bạn không hề lo lắng hay băn khoăn chút nào

Example:
  • The baby slept peacefully.

    Bé đã ngủ yên bình.

  • He died peacefully in her arms.

    Anh ra đi thanh thản trong vòng tay cô.

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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

theo cách cho thấy rằng bạn đang cố gắng tạo ra hòa bình hoặc sống trong hòa bình và rằng bạn không thích bạo lực hoặc tranh cãi

Example:
  • The communities managed to coexist peacefully as neighbours for a very long time.

    Các cộng đồng đã chung sống hòa bình như những người hàng xóm trong một thời gian rất dài.

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Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.