Definition of Peaceful

1. Adjective. Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war. "Peaceful sleep"

Exact synonyms: Peaceable
Also: Nonaggressive, Unaggressive, Amicable, Quiet, Nonviolent
Similar to: Halcyon, Irenic, Nonbelligerent, Pacific, Peaceable, Dovish, Pacifist, Pacifistic, Peace-loving, Peaceable
Antonyms: Unpeaceful

2. Adjective. Peacefully resistant in response to injustice. "Passive resistance"
Exact synonyms: Passive
Similar to: Nonviolent
Derivative terms: Passiveness, Peacefulness

Definition of Peaceful

1. a. 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.

Definition of Peaceful

1. undisturbed; calm [adj -FULLER, -FULLEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peaceful

pea-chick
pea-green
pea-souper
peaberry
peabird
Peabody
peabody bird
peace
peace
peace-loving
peaceable
peaceableness
peaceablenesses
peaceably
peaced
peaceful (current term)
peacefuller
peacefullest
peacefully
peacefulness
peacefulnesses
peacekeeper
peacekeepers
peacekeeping
peacekeepings
peacekeeping mission
peacekeeping operation
Peacemaker
peacemakers
peacemaking

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