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单词 peacefully
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peaceful

adjective

peace·​ful ˈpēs-fəl How to pronounce peaceful (audio)
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.
peacefully
ˈpēs-fə-lē How to pronounce peaceful (audio)
adverb
peacefulness noun

Synonyms

  • dovish
  • pacific
  • pacifist
  • pacifistic
  • peaceable
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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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

peaceful

adjective

peace·​ful ˈpēs-fəl How to pronounce peaceful (audio)
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.

peacefully

adverb

as in calmly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • calmly
  • serenely
  • placidly
  • unconcernedly
  • collectedly
  • coolly
  • imperturbably
  • composedly
  • passively
  • cooly
  • meekly
  • tamely
  • systematically
  • orderly
  • methodically
  • self-possessedly
  • self-composedly
  • mildly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • frantically
  • wildly
  • madly
  • frenetically
  • hectically
  • frenziedly
  • amuck
  • amok
  • desperately
  • wild
  • uncontrollably
  • feverishly
  • crazily
  • confusedly
  • agitatedly
  • recklessly
  • skittishly
  • berserkly
  • heedlessly
  • wantonly
  • berserk
  • haywire
  • pell-mell
  • helter-skelter
  • harum-scarum
  • hotheadedly
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