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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"
- 2. not involving war or violence: "there were no violent incidents reported and it was a peaceful protest"
1. : peaceable sense 1. They are a peaceful people. 2. : untroubled by conflict, agitation, or commotion : quiet, tranquil. the feeling … that we as neighbors could settle any disputes in peaceful fashion F. D. Roosevelt. 3. : of or relating to a state or time of peace. … the feasibility of creating a peaceful world order. Alan Tonelson. 4.
Peaceful definition: characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder. See examples of PEACEFUL used in a sentence.
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)
Synonyms for PEACEFUL: pacifistic, pacific, pacifist, peaceable, neutral, serene, quiet, benevolent; Antonyms of PEACEFUL: warlike, martial, bloodthirsty, hawkish, militaristic, aggressive, belligerent, militarist.
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)
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.
trying to create peace or to live in peace; not liking violence or argument synonym peaceable. The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. Definition of peaceful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
5 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.
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil. Webster's New World. Of or characteristic of a time of peace. Webster's New World. Not involving violence or employing force. A peaceful protest. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (1) Synonyms: passive. peaceable. irenic. pacifical. pacifistic. calm.
