Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: peaceably
IPA transcription: [p'isəbli]
Pronunciations of peaceably
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: peaceably, pacifically
    Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
  • "Will you go peaceably or must we drag you?"
  • Be a good man, and leave liquor alone and live peaceably and goodly.
  • He was sliding along peaceably enough, fixing his eyes on the empty seat opposite, and trying to preserve complete collectedness when the car abruptly stopped.
  • "An authorized messenger from President Lincoln just informed Governor Pickens and myself that provisions will be sent to Fort Sumter peaceably, or otherwise by force.
  • Hans slept peaceably at the foot of a rock, in a lava bed, where he had found a suitable couch for himself; but my uncle was pacing around the bottom of the crater like a wild beast in a cage.
  • This expedient had its effect: the populace was dispersed: Mackrel and some of their leaders fell into the king's hands, and were executed: the greater part of the multitude retired peaceably to their usual occupations: a few of the more obstinate fled to the north, where they joined the insurrection that was raised in those parts.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording First Amendment to the United States Constitution, License CC BY-SA 4.0