peaceful
adjective
peace·ful ˈpēs-fəl 
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
F. D. Roosevelt3
: of or relating to a state or time of peace
… the feasibility of creating a peaceful world order. Alan Tonelson
Alan Tonelson4
: devoid of violence or force
The opposing groups used peaceful tactics.
peacefully
ˈpēs-fə-lē
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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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
peaceful
adjective
peace·ful ˈpēs-fəl
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.
peacefulness
noun
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the peacefulness of the secluded beach was refreshing Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- restfulness
- serenity
- sereneness
- quietness
- quiet
- tranquility
- calmness
- calm
- quietude
- tranquillity
- peace
- silence
- stillness
- placidity
- still
- hush
- lull
- repose
- respite
- harmony
- pause
- concord
- casualness
- comity
- informality
- mildness
- relaxedness
- soothingness
- easygoingness
- laid-backness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bustle
- unrest
- turmoil
- commotion
- tumult
- hubbub
- pandemonium
- noise
- unquietness
- hurly-burly
- uproar
- clamor
- din
- racket
2
as in peace
a state without war a period of peacefulness that remained unbroken until World War I Synonyms & Similar Words
- peace
- stability
- harmony
- serenity
- quiet
- tranquility
- tranquillity
- calm
- concord
- amity
- pacification
- accord
- order
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- war
- conflict
- discord
- strife
- unrest
- turmoil
- upheaval
- tumult
- trouble
- contention
- warfare
- fighting
- action
- dissidence
- combat
- battle
3
as in serenity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions after coming to terms with his sexuality, he felt a peacefulness that he had never experienced before Synonyms & Similar Words
- peace
- serenity
- tranquility
- sereneness
- calmness
- calm
- tranquillity
- ease
- placidity
- heartsease
- contentment
- comfort
- quietude
- quiet
- relief
- solace
- content
- consolation
- repose
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- anxiety
- uneasiness
- apprehension
- agitation
- anguish
- concern
- tension
- stress
- care
- vexation
- perturbation
- alarm
- disturbance
- anxiousness
- worry
- distress
- apprehensiveness
- discomfort
- nervousness
- strain
- fear
- desperation
- tenseness
- distraction
- consternation
- uncertainty
- dismay
- torment
- edginess
- desperateness
- alarum
- suspense
- foreboding
- fearfulness
- jumpiness
- upset
- discomposure
- doubt
- dread
- jitters
- misgiving
- incertitude
- presentiment
- leave a lot to be desired
- leave a vacuum
- leave alone
- leave and license
- leave at the altar
- leave be
- leave cold
- leave dangling
- leave for dead
- leave guessing
- leave home
- leave in
- leave in peace
- leave in the dust
- leave in the lurch
- leave it at that
- leave little to the imagination
- leave much to be desired
- leave no option
- leave no stone unturned
- leave nothing to be desired
- leave nothing to chance
- leave nothing to the imagination
- leave of absence
- leave off