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peaceful coexistence
friendly coexistence
harmonious coexistence
cooperative coexistence
quiet coexistence
calm coexistence
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a peaceful place
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a serene place
a calm place
a placid place
an untroubled place
peaceful relations
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Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peaceful Yet the federal government is deploying tactical units and military-grade force to detain peaceful people who, in most cases, have no criminal record. Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025 The United States does not recognize Taiwan's statehood but has political and economic stakes in a peaceful resolution to the decades-long dispute, and is obliged by U.S. law to help Taipei arm itself against a possible attack. John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 Waly noted that gangs are expanding into previously peaceful areas. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful, and U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Tehran is not actively pursuing a bomb. Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for peaceful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
Adjective
  • While serious criminals have been apprehended, a score of nonviolent immigrants have been caught up in immigration raids.
    Billal Rahman Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
  • Out of 11 million undocumented individuals in the U.S., only 6% have criminal records — most for nonviolent offenses like DUI or reentry violations.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Pulse Picks Yes, the MLB trade deadline could be quiet … but there are some big names that could move, too.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • Both headphones are astonishingly quiet, virtually eliminating lower drone sounds, cutting higher frequency noises like key clicks, and even erasing piercing sounds like dogs barking with a bit of music.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • You and your date are nestled on Mozart's expansive deck, with a signature coffee in hand, watching this spectacular show unfold over the tranquil waters of Lake Austin.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • The tranquil spa on the property’s lower level feels like a hidden oasis, with a sleek and contemporary pool that is, in fact, the only indoor swimming pool in inner Copenhagen.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Big Momma the alligator is one of his muses, as are curious bobcats and the serene landscape.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
  • Looking for a serene beach getaway with lots of nature and no crowds?
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump’s narrow nationalism does not seem more peaceable than internationalism.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
  • If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.
    Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The building creates a sunny garden nook ideal for restful afternoons, allowing the surrounding natural scenery to shine.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
  • After a restful off day on Wednesday, Caglianone didn’t need much time to make his 14th career game memorable.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Highlights ranged from a placid morning setting out on Lake Ontario to a crowded afternoon carefully crossing shipping lanes in New York Harbor.
    Taylor Haney, NPR, 18 June 2025
  • Shortly after, the placid family evening was interrupted when, prosecutors alleged, Jenkins’ brother, Jalonie, stabbed her so brutally that her trachea was split in half.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025

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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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