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View usage for: (piːsfʊl) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Peaceful activities and situations do not involve war. He has attempted to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. They emphasised that their equipment was for peaceful and not military purposes. peacefully adverb [ADVERB with verb] The U.S. military expects the matter to be resolved peacefully. Synonyms: quietly, soundly, calmly, serenely More Synonyms of peaceful Synonyms: without violence, cordially, amicably, harmoniously More Synonyms of peaceful 2. adjectivePeaceful occasions happen without violence or serious disorder. The farmers staged a noisy but peaceful protest outside the headquarters of the organization. Reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful. peacefully adverb [ADVERB with verb] Ten thousand people are reported to have taken part in the protest which passed offpeacefully. Synonyms: quietly, soundly, calmly, serenely More Synonyms of peaceful Synonyms: without violence, cordially, amicably, harmoniously More Synonyms of peaceful 3. adjectivePeaceful people are not violent and try to avoid quarrelling or fighting with other people. ...warriors who killed or enslaved the peaceful farmers. Synonyms: peace-loving, conciliatory, peaceable, placatory More Synonyms of peaceful peacefully adverb [ADVERB with verb] They've been living and working peacefully with members of various ethnic groups. Synonyms: quietly, soundly, calmly, serenely More Synonyms of peaceful Synonyms: without violence, cordially, amicably, harmoniously More Synonyms of peaceful 4. adjectiveA peaceful place or time is quiet, calm, and free from disturbance. ...a peaceful Georgian house in the heart of Dorset. Mornings are usually quiet and peaceful in Hueytown. peacefully adverb [ADVERB after verb] Except for traffic noise, the night passed peacefully. Synonyms: quietly, soundly, calmly, serenely More Synonyms of peaceful Synonyms: without violence, cordially, amicably, harmoniously More Synonyms of peaceful 5. graded adjectiveSomeone who feels or looks peaceful feels or looks calm and free from worry. I feel relaxed and peaceful. The animals look peaceful and happy. Synonyms: serene, placid, undisturbed, untroubled More Synonyms of peaceful peacefully graded adverb Would she wake to find Gaston sleeping peacefully at her side? Synonyms: quietly, soundly, calmly, serenely More Synonyms of peaceful Synonyms: without violence, cordially, amicably, harmoniously More Synonyms of peaceful More Synonyms of peaceful peaceful in British English (ˈpiːsfʊl) adjective1. not in a state of war or disagreement 3. not involving violence peaceful picketing 4. of, relating to, or in accord with a time of peace peaceful uses of atomic energy 5. inclined towards peace Derived forms peacefully (ˈpeacefully) adverb peacefulness (ˈpeacefulness) noun peaceful in American English (ˈpisfəl) adjective1. not quarrelsome; peaceable 2. characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil 3. of or characteristic of a time of peace SIMILAR WORDS: calm Derived forms peacefully (ˈpeacefully) adverb peacefulness (ˈpeacefulness) noun Examples of 'peaceful' in a sentencepeaceful In other languagespeaceful British English: peaceful / ˈpiːsfʊl/ ADJECTIVE Peaceful means not involving war or violence. He has attempted to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. - American English: peaceful
- Arabic: مُسَالِمٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: pacífico
- Chinese: 和平的
- Croatian: miran
- Czech: mírový
- Danish: fredelig
- Dutch: vredig
- European Spanish: pacífico
- Finnish: rauhallinen
- French: paisible
- German: friedlich
- Greek: ειρηνικός
- Italian: pacifico
- Japanese: 平和な
- Korean: 평화로운
- Norwegian: fredelig
- Polish: spokojny
- European Portuguese: pacífico
- Romanian: pașnic
- Russian: мирный
- Latin American Spanish: pacífico en paz
- Swedish: fridfull
- Thai: อย่างสงบ
- Turkish: barışçıl
- Ukrainian: мирний
- Vietnamese: yên tĩnh
Chinese translation of 'peaceful' adj - [place, time]
安静(靜)的 (ānjìng de) - [person]
平和的 (pínghé de)
Definition not in a state of war or disagreement Their relations with most of these people were peaceful. Synonyms at peace nonviolent without hostility free from strife on friendly or good terms Opposites warring , violent , bitter , hostile , wartime , unfriendly , antagonistic We have always been a peaceful society. Synonyms peace-loving irenic unwarlike Opposites Definition calm or tranquil a peaceful scene Synonyms pleasant placid chilled (informal) Opposites disturbed , loud , noisy , restless , agitated , disquieted , raucous Definition calm or tranquil I felt relaxed and peaceful. Additional synonymsDefinition characterized by friendliness The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. Synonyms friendly, kindly, brotherly, civil, neighbourly, peaceful, polite, harmonious, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, cordial, sociable, fraternal, peaceableDefinition intended to end a disagreement The next time she spoke she used a more conciliatory tone. Synonyms pacifying, pacific, disarming, appeasing, mollifying, peaceable, placatory, propitiatory, soothing, irenic, propitiative Definition warm and friendly I had never known him to be so chatty and cordial. Synonyms warm, welcoming, friendly, cheerful, affectionate, hearty, agreeable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, warm-heartedAdditional synonymsDefinition soft a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life Synonyms kind, loving, kindly, peaceful, soft, quiet, pacific, tender, mild, benign, humane, compassionate, amiable, meek, lenient, placid, merciful, kind-hearted, sweet-tempered, tender-hearted, dove-like Definition showing agreement, peacefulness, and friendship the most harmonious European Community summit for some time Synonyms friendly, amicable, cordial, sympathetic, compatible, agreeable, in harmony, in unison, fraternal, congenial, in accord, concordant, of one mind, en rapport Definition tending to bring peace a country with a pacific policy Synonyms nonaggressive, pacifist, nonviolent, friendly, gentle, mild, peace-loving, peaceable, dovish, nonbelligerent, dovelike Definition inclined towards peace Many normally peaceable people were outraged. Synonyms peace-loving, friendly, gentle, peaceful, mild, conciliatory, amiable, pacific, amicable, placid, inoffensive, dovish, unwarlike, nonbelligerent He spoke in a placatory tone. Synonyms calming, appeasing, conciliatory, peacemaking, designed to please, pacificatory, propitiative Definition having a calm appearance or nature She was a placid child who rarely cried. Synonyms calm, cool, quiet, peaceful, even, collected, gentle, mild, composed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unmoved, untroubled, unfazed (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, even-tempered, unexcitable, chilled (informal) Definition free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion I just want a quiet life. Synonyms calm, peaceful, tranquil, contented, gentle, mild, serene, pacific, placid, restful, untroubled, chilled (informal) Definition relaxing or soothing a joyous and restful three days Synonyms relaxing, quiet, relaxed, comfortable, pacific, calm, calming, peaceful, soothing, sleepy, serene, tranquil, placid, undisturbed, languid, unhurried, tranquillizing, chilled (informal) Put on some nice soothing music. Synonyms calming, relaxing, peaceful, quiet, calm, restfulDefinition motionless He sat very still for several minutes. Synonyms motionless, stationary, at rest, calm, smooth, peaceful, serene, tranquil, lifeless, placid, undisturbed, inert, restful, unruffled, unstirring Additional synonymsDefinition calm, peaceful, or quiet She lived a tranquil life. Synonyms calm, quiet, peaceful, serene, still, cool, pacific, composed, sedate, placid, undisturbed, restful, untroubled, unperturbed, unruffled, unexcited, chilled (informal) Victoria was strangely undisturbed by this news. Synonyms unperturbed, untroubled, calm, collected, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, unfazed (informal), unruffled, equable, unbothered, unagitated Definition calm and unperturbed Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, undisturbed, unmoved, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unflustered Definition calm and unworried She remained untroubled by the reports. Synonyms undisturbed, unconcerned, unperturbed, cool, calm, steady, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, unworried, unflustered, unstirred, unagitated |