Definitions for peaceful
ˈpis fəlpeace·ful

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

1. peaceful, peaceable(adj)

   not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

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

2. passive, peaceful(adj)

   peacefully resistant in response to injustice

   "passive resistance"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. peaceful(Adjective)

   not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil

2. peaceful(Adjective)

   inclined to peace

3. peaceful(Adjective)

   motionless and calm

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

1. Peaceful(adj)

   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. Peaceful(adj)

   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

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Angela Merkel:

   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.

2. Hideaki Kumazawa:

   I think it is my duty to pay for the crime and pray that my son can spend a peaceful time in the afterlife.

3. Wang Hong:

   We have already begun issuing tsunami alerts to the international community, including countries on the periphery of the South China Sea, cooperation in the South China Sea is one of our important focuses. We hope to collaborate with South China Sea countries and create a peaceful and harmonious sea.

4. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi:

   China's position is very clear. We believe Syria's future, its national system, including its leadership, should be decided and set by the people of Syria, china's role on the Syrian issue is to promote peace and negotiations ... China hopes to see peaceful, stable and developing Middle East.

5. Timothy Bono:

   The beauty of a budding rosebud or a magnificent oak tree captures our attention and can provide peaceful diversion from our otherwise busy, stressful and fast-paced lives, if we're feeling down and unmotivated, a simple 10-minute walk outside may be just what we need to elevate our mood and catch a second wind for the work we have remaining in the day.

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