peaceful
[ pees-fuh l ]
/ ˈpis fəl /
adjective
Origin of peaceful
SYNONYMS FOR peaceful
1
Peaceful,
placid,
serene,
tranquil refer to what is characterized by lack of strife or agitation.
Peaceful today is rarely applied to persons; it refers to situations, scenes, and activities free of disturbances or, occasionally, of warfare:
a peaceful life.
Placid,
serene,
tranquil are used mainly of persons; when used of things (usually elements of nature) there is a touch of personification.
Placid suggests an unruffled calm that verges on complacency:
a placid disposition; a placid stream.
Serene is a somewhat nobler word; when used of persons it suggests dignity, composure, and graciousness:
a serene old man; when applied to nature there is a suggestion of mellowness:
the serene landscapes of autumn.
Tranquil implies a command of emotions, often because of strong faith, which keeps one unagitated even in the midst of excitement or danger.
OTHER WORDS FROM peaceful
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH peaceful
peaceable peaceful (see synonym study at the current entry)Words nearby peaceful
Example sentences from the Web for peacefulness
British Dictionary definitions for peacefulness
peaceful
/ (ˈpiːsfʊl) /
adjective
not in a state of war or disagreement
tranquil; calm
not involving violence
peaceful picketing
of, relating to, or in accord with a time of peace
peaceful uses of atomic energy
inclined towards peace