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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

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