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peaceful coexistence
friendly coexistence
harmonious coexistence
cooperative coexistence
quiet coexistence
calm coexistence
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a peaceful place
a quiet place
a serene place
a calm place
a placid place
an untroubled place
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How is the word peaceful different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of peaceful are calm, placid, serene, and tranquil. While all these words mean "quiet and free from disturbance," peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.

grown peaceful in old age

In what contexts can calm take the place of peaceful?

The synonyms calm and peaceful are sometimes interchangeable, but calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence.

the protests ended, and the streets were calm again

When could placid be used to replace peaceful?

In some situations, the words placid and peaceful are roughly equivalent. However, placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency.

remained placid despite the criticism

When would serene be a good substitute for peaceful?

The words serene and peaceful can be used in similar contexts, but serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility.

watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening

When can tranquil be used instead of peaceful?

Although the words tranquil and peaceful have much in common, tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure.

the tranquil beauty of a formal garden

Examples of peaceful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a statement from the university issued Monday night, the protest began with a peaceful assembly on a lawn in front of the campus' Coffman Memorial Union at about 3 p.m. local time. T. Michelle Murphy, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024 Those words were the theme for the entire stay, from the friendly but not obsequious doormen, to the at-the-ready house car (a hybrid Bentley SUV, naturally), to the peaceful, never-overcrowded Hanover Square directly across the street. Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024 Enjoying a few quiet, peaceful moments during vacation is priceless. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 Just as the Antarctic Treaty has fostered peaceful cooperation, similar principles can guide our ventures into space. Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peaceful 

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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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