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peacefully-built

|peace-ful-ly-built|

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/ˈpiːsfəli bɪlt/

calm construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'peacefully-built' originates from the English word 'peaceful,' which comes from the Old French word 'paisible,' meaning 'peaceful,' and 'built,' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Historical Evolution

'peaceful' evolved from the Old French 'paisible' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' eventually forming the modern English term 'peacefully-built.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'peaceful' meant 'full of peace,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they evolved to describe something constructed in a peaceful manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or developed in a manner that is calm, tranquil, and free from disturbance or conflict.

The community was peacefully-built, with gardens and parks surrounding the homes.

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