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- Dictionarypeace·ful/ˈpēsf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. free from disturbance; tranquil: "everything was so quiet and peaceful in the early morning" Similar Opposite
- 2. not involving war or violence: "there were no violent incidents reported and it was a peaceful protest" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of PEACEFUL is peaceable. How to use peaceful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Peaceful.
calm and quiet; free from worries or annoyances: It’s so peaceful by the lake. peacefully. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ˈpis·fə·li / She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90. peacefulness. noun [ U ] us / ˈpis·fəl·nəs / (Definition of peaceful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Peaceful describes something calm and tranquil, not at war. The ocean seems peaceful when the waves lap gently at your feet, and a country can be peaceful when it's not fighting anyone.
Peaceful definition: characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder. See examples of PEACEFUL used in a sentence.
peaceful today is rarely applied to persons; it refers to situations, scenes, and activities free of disturbances or, occasionally, of warfare: a peaceful life. placid, serene, tranquil are used mainly of persons; when used of things (usually elements of nature) there is a touch of personification.
/ˈpiːsfl/ not involving a war, violence or argument. a peaceful protest/demonstration. a peaceful resolution to the war. They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. The only way ahead was via diplomatic and peaceful means. people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence.
PEACEFUL definition: 1. without violence: 2. quiet and calm: . Learn more.
adj. 1. Undisturbed by strife, turmoil, or disagreement; tranquil: a peaceful hike through the forest. See Synonyms at calm. 2. Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable: a peaceful solution to the dispute. 3. Not involving violence or employing force: a peaceful protest. peace′ful·ly adv. peace′ful·ness n.
peace•ful (pēs′ fəl), adj. characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a state or time of peace. peaceable; not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile: a peaceful disposition. Middle English pesful.
Peaceful Definition. pēsfəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms Origin Adjective. Filter (0) adjective. peacefuller, peacefullest. Undisturbed by strife, turmoil, or disagreement; tranquil. A peaceful hike through the forest. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Not quarrelsome; peaceable. Webster's New World.
