peaceful

peace·ful | \ ˈpēs-fəl

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Definition of peaceful

1 : peaceable sense 1 They are a peaceful people.

2 : untroubled by conflict, agitation, or commotion : quiet, tranquil the feeling … that we as neighbors could settle any disputes in peaceful fashion— F. D. Roosevelt

3 : of or relating to a state or time of peace … the feasibility of creating a peaceful world order.— Alan Tonelson

4 : devoid of violence or force The opposing groups used peaceful tactics.

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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

Examples of peaceful in a Sentence

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 American democracy guarantees the right of peaceful protest. — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, "SPLC calls for investigation into Alabama AG’s role in Capitol protest," 10 Jan. 2021 The Constitution protects peaceful protest, but violence—from Left or Right— is ALWAYS wrong. — Elizabeth Thompson, Dallas News, "Cruz slams Biden for likening him to Hitler propagandist, but has alluded to Nazis himself to make a political point," 9 Jan. 2021 In full riot gear, the National Guard occupied the steps of the Capitol in June during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest. — Rusty Simmons, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors’ Draymond Green: Pro-Trump Capitol siege ‘a f— you’ to Black Americans," 7 Jan. 2021 Again we were reminded that the designation of a peaceful protest is one made by law enforcement and the state. — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, "This Isn’t an Insurrection. It’s an Alliance.," 6 Jan. 2021 Cleveland was no exception, and on May 30 a peaceful protest turned violent and downtown Cleveland was transformed into what looked like a war scene. — David Petkiewicz, cleveland, "cleveland.com photographer David Petkiewicz’s favorite 20 photos from 2020," 29 Dec. 2020 In June a peaceful protest near the White House was broken up in order to allow President Trump to pose outside a church holding a Bible. — CBS News, "The year in review: Top news stories of 2020 month-by-month," 27 Dec. 2020 Hundreds of people converged on the mall in what started as a peaceful protest against police brutality. — AZCentral.com, "George Floyd's death launched months of protests across Arizona," 26 Dec. 2020 Stettin organized a peaceful protest in October covered by Pioneer Press/Chicago Tribune, gathering a group of parents outside the District 205 administration building calling for the return of students to in-person learning. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Candidates file for City Council, school and park district seats in Elmhurst," 23 Dec. 2020

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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaceful. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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peaceful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of peaceful

: quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.

: not fighting a war

: not involving violence or force

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peace·ful | \ ˈpēs-fəl

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Kids Definition of peaceful

1 : not easily moved to argue or fight a peaceful people

2 : full of or enjoying quiet, calm, or freedom from disturbance

3 : not involving fighting Try to settle a dispute by peaceful means.

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