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peaceful

peace·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pees-fuh l]
    • /ˈpis fəl/
    • /ˈpiːsfl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pees-fuh l]
    • /ˈpis fəl/

Definitions of peaceful word

  • adjective peaceful characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration. 1
  • adjective peaceful of, relating to, or characteristic of a state or time of peace. 1
  • adjective peaceful peaceable; not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile: a peaceful disposition. 1
  • adjective peaceful tranquil 1
  • adjective peaceful without war 1
  • adjective peaceful without violence 1

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Origin of peaceful

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, peaceful is from the Middle English word pesful. See peace, -ful

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Parts of speech for Peaceful

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

peaceful popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for peaceful

adj peaceful

  • steady — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
  • smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • neutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
  • harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.

Antonyms for peaceful

adj peaceful

  • intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
  • noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
  • clamorous — If you describe people or their voices as clamorous, you mean they are talking loudly or shouting.

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