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peaceful Definition

peace·ful (pēs′fəl)

adjective

  1. not quarrelsome; peaceable
  2. characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
  3. of or characteristic of a time of peace

peaceful Related Forms

peace′·fully adverb peace′·ful·ness noun

peaceful Synonyms

peaceful

modif.

  1. At peace

    quiet, tranquil, serene; see calm 1, 2, tranquil 1, 2.

  2. Inclined to peace

    well-disposed, amicable, nonviolent, peaceabale; see friendly 1, pacific. See syn. study at calm.

peaceful Usage Examples

Preposition: with

view: It is central but at the same time peaceful with great views of Frigiliana countryside.

Adjective modifier

private: Michael was inspired to write PRIVATE PEACEFUL after visiting Ypres to speak at a conference on writing.

Modifies a noun

  • protest: Your right to peaceful protest does not apply here.
  • coexistence: It is a peaceful coexistence, an agreement to disagree with the world.
  • co-existence: The policy, known as peaceful co-existence, caused bitter quarrels between the Soviet Union and China.
  • surroundings: Ideal for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in peaceful surroundings.
  • haven: The site is now a peaceful haven of grassland, ponds and woodland.
  • retreat: A peaceful retreat for painters & writers yet only 2 minutes walk from the local shops of Newport.

Modifying Another Word

  • exclusively: Republicans to make the commitment to exclusively peaceful means, real, total and permanent.
  • delightfully: The farm courtyard is in a delightfully peaceful spot, overlooking rolling countryside.
  • wonderfully: It is completely surrounded by trees, and is a wonderfully peaceful place.
  • relatively: The area has a strong sense of cohesion and is relatively peaceful.
  • surprisingly: Behind that discreet green door lies the cozy, comfortable world of Searcy's Roof Garden Bedrooms, a surprisingly peaceful central London oasis.
  • largely: I took part along with millions of people world wide in the largely peaceful demonstrations on 15th February 2003.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: He makes friends with Cradoc, a British warrior, and all seems peaceful.
  • remain: Despite the often fierce polemics and talk of war, the wider Macedonian region has also remained peaceful throughout this period.
  • feel: The buzzing in her head ceased and she felt peaceful, although she knew it was merely the eye of the storm.
  • look: Chapter Four The Brandy Rock dock looked perfectly peaceful.
  • find: May you find peaceful, positive solutions to all of your dilemmas!
  • live: The residents of the Boro have a right to live peaceful, safe lives.