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- [pees-fuh l]
- /ˈpis fəl/
- /ˈpiːsfl.nəs/
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- [pees-fuh l]
- /ˈpis fəl/
Definitions of peacefulness word
- adjective peacefulness characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration. 1
- adjective peacefulness of, relating to, or characteristic of a state or time of peace. 1
- adjective peacefulness peaceable; not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile: a peaceful disposition. 1
- noun peacefulness calm, tranquillity 1
- noun peacefulness peace, absence of war 1
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Origin of peacefulness
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 Peacefulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
peacefulness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for peacefulness
noun peacefulness
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- coziness — snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house.
- high spirits — lively or boisterous mood
- hush — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.
Antonyms for peacefulness
noun peacefulness
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- arbitrariness — subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision.
- blow a fuse — If you blow a fuse, you suddenly become very angry and are unable to stay calm.
- blow one's cork — to lose one's temper; become enraged
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