peaceful

peace·ful

adj \ˈpēs-fəl\

Definition of PEACEFUL

1

: peaceable 1

2

: untroubled by conflict, agitation, or commotion : quiet, tranquil

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

Examples of PEACEFUL

1. The park is so peaceful and quiet.
2. They settled the conflict by peaceful means.
3. We need to find a peaceful alternative to war.

First Known Use of PEACEFUL

14th century

Related to PEACEFUL

Synonyms: dovish, pacific, pacifist (or pacifistic), peaceable

Antonyms: bloodthirsty, hawkish, martial, warlike

Related Words: irenic, nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, noncombative, unaggressive, unwarlike; antimilitarist, antimilitaristic, antiviolence, antiwar; calm, mild, neutral, quiet, relaxed, serene, tranquil; affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, genial, gentle, kind, kindly; submissive, yielding

Near Antonyms: militarist, militaristic; aggressive, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, discordant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent; antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hostile, hot-tempered

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