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   Peace·ful

   /ˈpēsf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. free from disturbance; tranquil: "everything was so quiet and peaceful in the early morning" Similar tranquilcalmrestfulpleasantquietstillrelaxingsoothingsleepysilentsoundlesshushednoiselessundisturbeduntroubledprivatesecludedsolitaryisolatedfree from disturbance/interruption/interferenceserenecalmtranquilcomposedplacidat peaceat restat easein reposereposefulundisturbeduntroubledunworriedunruffledanxiety-freecontentblissfulsecureOpposite bustlingnoisyagitated
   • 2. not involving war or violence: "there were no violent incidents reported and it was a peaceful protest" Similar harmoniousat peacestrife-freepeaceableconflict-freeon good termsamicablefriendlycordialnonviolentunwarlikeorderlydisciplinedOpposite hostilewarring
   • ▪ (of a person) inclined to avoid conflict; not aggressive: "she said her dad was a peaceful man who was always happy"

   Derivatives

   • 1. peacefulness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEACEFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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)

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › peacefulPeaceful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war. “a peaceful nation” “ peaceful times” “a far from peaceful Christmas” “ peaceful sleep” synonyms: peaceable. nonaggressive, unaggressive. not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness. amicable. characterized by friendship and good will. halcyon.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpeaceful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   peaceful. adjective. /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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEACEFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 5 meanings: 1. not in a state of war or disagreement 2. tranquil; calm 3. not involving violence 4. of, relating to, or in.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPEACEFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈpiːsf ə l / us. peaceful adjective (NO VIOLENCE) Add to word list. B2. without violence: a peaceful protest. Fewer examples. Can the dispute be resolved by peaceful means? The group staged a peaceful protest outside parliament. The demonstration was largely peaceful. Both sides are hoping for a peaceful solution to the conflict.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › peacefulPeaceful - definition of peaceful by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPEACEFUL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · 1. characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder. a peaceful reign. a peaceful demonstration. 2. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a state or time of peace. 3. peaceable; not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile.