peaceful

adjective

peace·ful ˈpēs-fəl

Synonyms of peaceful next

: peaceable sense 1

They are a peaceful people.

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

the feeling … that we as neighbors could settle any disputes in peaceful fashion—

F. D. Roosevelt

: of or relating to a state or time of peace

… the feasibility of creating a peaceful world order.—

Alan Tonelson

: devoid of violence or force

The opposing groups used peaceful tactics.

peacefully

ˈpēs-fə-lē

adverb

peacefulness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for 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 tranquility.

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

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Monochrome dream sequences by Wenders’ wife Donata — drawing on the Japanese concept of komerebi, or the play of light in trees — allude to Hirayama’s equally peaceful but poetically-inclined inner life. —

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Diana Durán, Washington Post, 17 May 2023 These versatile, useful ships served both in carrier battle groups and alone, showing the flag in relatively peaceful parts of the world, interdicting the flow of drugs into the United States, and performing other low-risk missions that didn’t call for the firepower of a destroyer. —

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2023 However, with March’s restoration of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, Arab states believe there is an opening to positively engage Damascus and transform what was a proxy war with Tehran into a peaceful competition for influence in Syria. —

Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2023 The 208-acre Henderson Beach State Park, with its 6,000 feet of natural coastline, sits adjacent to the hotel and is a peaceful stretch of beach to enjoy during your visit. —

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