Definitions for peaceful
ˈpis fəlpeace·ful

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. peaceful, peaceableadjective

   not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

   "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"

2. passive, peacefuladjective

   peacefully resistant in response to injustice

   "passive resistance"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. peacefuladjective

   not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil

2. peacefuladjective

   inclined to peace

3. peacefuladjective

   motionless and calm

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Peacefuladjective

   Etymology: peace and full.

   1. Quiet; not in war.

   That rouz’d the Tyrrhene realm with loud alarms,
   And peaceful Italy involv’d in arms. Dryden.

   2. Pacifick; mild.

   As one disarm’d, his anger all he lost;
   And thus with peaceful words uprais’d her soon. John Milton.

   The peaceful power that governs love repairs,
   To feast upon soft vows and silent pray’rs. Dryden.

   3. Undisturbed; still; secure.

   Succeeding monarchs heard the subjects cries,
   Nor saw displeas’d the peaceful cottage rise. Alexander Pope.

Wikipedia(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Peaceful

   Peaceful indicates a state of, or inclination for, peace.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Peacefuladjective

   possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end

2. Peacefuladjective

   not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation; pacific; mild; calm; peaceable; as, peaceful words

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. peaceful

   The manner and feeling of peace.

   It was so peaceful being focused on the global project and having the time and space to do so.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020  

2. ---

   peaceful

   To ensure an existence of peace.

   The country felt very peaceful when we visited on holidays.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'peaceful' in Adjectives Frequency: #710

How to pronounce peaceful?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of peaceful in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of peaceful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of peaceful in a Sentence

1. Jose Maria Aranaz:

   It's the same pattern of intimidation contrary to freedom of peaceful assembly enshrined in the constitution.

2. Del Rio:

   I made comments earlier today in referencing the attack that took placeon the United States Capitolon Jan. 6, 2021. Referencing that situation as a dust-up was irresponsible and negligent, and I am sorry, i stand by my comments condemning violence in communities across the country. I say that while also expressing my support as an American citizen for peaceful protest in our country. I have fully supported all peaceful protests in America. I love, respect and support all my fellow coaches, players and staff that I work with and respect their views and opinions.

3. Angie Brown:

   This isn't a conservative vs. liberal, or vaxedvs. unvaxed, or mask vs. no mask issue, this is an issue of right vs. wrong and I am so happy that so many in our community recognized this wrong and were willing to show up, both to support Dr. Horak, but to also, in a peaceful way, voice their disagreement with Lake Region Medical Group.

4. Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury:

   For a peaceful political solution, the BNP must stop violence and killing, amid non-stop violence, a dialogue cannot be held.

5. Zhang Jun:

   The current situation in Ukraine is the result of many complex factors. China always makes its own position according to the merits of the matter itself. We believe that all countries should solve international disputes by peaceful means in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

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