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peaceful
adjective peace·ful \ˈpēs-fəl\
: quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.
: not fighting a war
: not involving violence or force
Full Definition of PEACEFUL
1
: peaceable 1
3
: of or relating to a state or time of peace
4
: devoid of violence or force
— peace·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— peace·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of PEACEFUL
14th century
Related to PEACEFUL
- Synonyms
- dovish, pacific, pacifist (or pacifistic), peaceable
- Antonyms
- bloodthirsty, hawkish, martial, warlike
Synonym Discussion of PEACEFUL
calm, tranquil, serene, placid, peaceful mean quiet and free from disturbance. calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence <the protests ended, and the streets were calm again>. tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure <the tranquil beauty of a formal garden>. serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquillity <watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening>. placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency <remained placid despite the criticism>. peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil <grown peaceful in old age>.
PEACEFUL Defined for Kids
peaceful
adjective peace·ful \ˈpēs-fəl\
Definition of PEACEFUL for Kids
1
: not easily moved to argue or fight <a peaceful people>
2
: full of or enjoying quiet, calm, or freedom from disturbance
3
: not involving fighting <Try to settle a dispute by peaceful means.>
— peace·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— peace·ful·ness noun
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