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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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Jul 2, 2012 · 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. Peace comes from the Latin word pax meaning, "tranquility, absence of war."
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.
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)
1. : a state of tranquility or quiet: such as. a. : freedom from civil disturbance. Peace and order were finally restored in the town. b. : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom. a breach of the peace. 2. : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.
/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.
Synonyms for PEACEFUL: pacifistic, pacific, pacifist, peaceable, neutral, serene, quiet, benevolent; Antonyms of PEACEFUL: warlike, martial, bloodthirsty, hawkish, militaristic, aggressive, belligerent, militarist.
