What does peaceful mean?
Definitions for peaceful
ˈpis fəlpeace·ful
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word peaceful.
Princeton's WordNet
peaceful, peaceableadjective
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
"a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
passive, peacefuladjective
peacefully resistant in response to injustice
"passive resistance"
Wiktionary
peacefuladjective
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil
peacefuladjective
inclined to peace
peacefuladjective
motionless and calm
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Peacefuladjective
Etymology: peace and full.
That rouz’d the Tyrrhene realm with loud alarms,
And peaceful Italy involv’d in arms. Dryden.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.Succeeding monarchs heard the subjects cries,
Nor saw displeas’d the peaceful cottage rise. Alexander Pope.
Wikipedia
Peaceful
Peaceful indicates a state of, or inclination for, peace.
ChatGPT
peaceful
Peaceful means having a state or quality of tranquility, absence of violence or aggression, and a harmonious or stress-free environment. It refers to a state of calmness and serenity, where people or things coexist or interact peacefully without conflict. Peaceful situations or individuals promote calmness, cooperation, and understanding, while avoiding disruption or disturbance.
Webster Dictionary
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
Peacefuladjective
not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation; pacific; mild; calm; peaceable; as, peaceful words
Editors Contribution
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
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
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'peaceful' in Adjectives Frequency: #710
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peaceful in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peaceful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of peaceful in a Sentence
We do not trust this government that has killed prisoners of war and peaceful protesters, we will only participate in dialogue if there are regional and international guarantees and after prisoners of war are released.
They present completely different circumstances than what we've experienced in the past — and their confluence may dramatically increase the risks ahead, while it is possible, and hopeful, that all of these events will have peaceful resolutions, we should prepare for the potential negative outcomes.
There is little if any doubt that he was beaten by security force officers, like hundreds of other peaceful protesters that have been attacked simply for raising their voices, instead of taking him to hospital, police arrested him and took him into custody.
We have to do everything to solve the conflict situation with Iran in a peaceful manner, we will do everything to impress on all sides, but especially to make clear to Iran, that this serious situation mustnt be aggravated.
The world is horrified by what Russia has done, aided and abetted by Belarus. World leaders sought to avoid this invasion through diplomatic means but to no avail given Russia’s unswerving intention to invade Ukraine. The unprecedented sanctions that are being imposed on Russia and Belarus by countries and industries all over the world appear to be the only peaceful way to disrupt and disable Russia’s current intentions and restore peace., anyone who knows me will understand that imposing sanctions on athletes because of the actions of their government goes against the grain. I have railed against the practice of politicians targeting athletes and sport to make political points when other sectors continue about their business. This is different as governments, business and other international organizations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors. Sport has to step up and join these efforts to end this war and restore peace. We can not and should not sit this one out.
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- سلميArabic
- спако́йныBelarusian
- pacífic, assossegatCatalan, Valencian
- mírumilovný, klidnýCzech
- fredeligDanish
- friedfertig, friedlichGerman
- pacema, pacaEsperanto
- tranquilo, plácido, pacíficoSpanish
- rauhanomainen, rauhallinen, rauhantahtoinenFinnish
- calme, placide, paisibleFrench
- suaimhneach, foiseilScottish Gaelic
- שָׁקֵט, שָׁלֵוHebrew
- शांतHindi
- békésHungarian
- խաղաղասեր, հանդարտ, հանգիստ, խաղաղArmenian
- tranquillo, calmoItalian
- 平穏, 穏和, 平静, 平和Japanese
- pacificaeLatin
- whakaaio, mārieMāori
- damai, amanMalay
- vredevol, vredig, vreedzaamDutch
- fredeligNorwegian
- spokojny, pokojowyPolish
- calmo, tranquilo, pacíficoPortuguese
- pașnicRomanian
- спокойный, миролюбивый, тихий, мирныйRussian
- fredligSwedish
- huzurluTurkish
- hòa bìnhVietnamese
- 平静的Chinese
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