Peaceful: meaning, definitions and examples

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peaceful

 

[ ˈpiːsfʊl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

calm

peaceful means calm and quiet. It is the absence of violence or disturbance. It is a state of tranquility and harmony.

Synonyms

calm, harmonious, quiet, serene, tranquil

Examples of usage

  • The lake looked so peaceful in the early morning light.
  • After a long day at work, I enjoy sitting in my peaceful garden.
  • The peaceful protest was a powerful display of unity.
  • She had a peaceful expression on her face as she slept.
  • The peaceful countryside was a welcome change from the busy city.
Context #2 | Adjective

non-violent

peaceful can also mean not involving war or violence. It is the opposite of aggressive or confrontational.

Synonyms

gentle, mild, non-violent, pacifist, passive

Examples of usage

  • The peaceful negotiations between the two countries helped avoid a war.
  • She always tries to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.
  • The peaceful resolution of the conflict was a relief to everyone involved.
  • The peaceful protest aimed to raise awareness about the issue without resorting to violence.

Translations

Translations of the word "peaceful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacífico

🇮🇳 शांतिपूर्ण (shāntipūrṇ)

🇩🇪 friedlich

🇮🇩 damai

🇺🇦 мирний

🇵🇱 spokojny

🇯🇵 平和な (heiwa na)

🇫🇷 paisible

🇪🇸 pacífico

🇹🇷 barışçıl

🇰🇷 평화로운 (pyeonghwaroun)

🇸🇦 سلمي (silmi)

🇨🇿 pokojný

🇸🇰 pokojný

🇨🇳 和平的 (hépíng de)

🇸🇮 miroljuben

🇮🇸 friðsæll

🇰🇿 бейбітшілік (beybitshilik)

🇬🇪 მშვიდობიანი (mshvidobiani)

🇦🇿 sülhsevər

🇲🇽 pacífico

Etymology

The word 'peaceful' originated from the Old French word 'paisible', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'pax' meaning 'peace'. The concept of peace has been valued throughout history, with many cultures and societies striving for peaceful coexistence. Achieving peace is often seen as a noble goal, both on a personal level and on a global scale.

See also: peace, peacebuilding, peacefully, peacefulness, peacekeeping, peacemaker, peacemaking.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,507, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.