Meaning of peaceful in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   peaceful

   Definitions

   1. peacefully resistant in response to injustice

   Examples

   • « passive resistance »

   Synonyms

   • nonviolent
2. 2. (of groups) not violent or disorderly

   Examples

   • « the right of peaceful assembly »

   Synonyms

   • orderly

3. Qualitative Adjective

   peaceful

   Definitions

   1. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

   Examples

   • « a peaceful nation »
   • « peaceful times »
   • « a far from peaceful Christmas »
   • « peaceful sleep »

   Synonyms

   • calm
   • serene
   • tranquil
   • halcyon
   • irenic
   • nonbelligerent
   • pacific
   • pacific
   • peaceable
   • pacifist(a)
   • pacifistic
   • dovish
   • peaceable
   • peace-loving
   • undisturbed

   Antonyms

   • unpeaceful

See also

• amicable
• calm
• nonviolent
• quiet
• unaggressive