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Peaceful

Verb / ˈpi:sfʌl / Another word for peaceful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'peaceful' means calm and quiet; free from disturbance or agitation.

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Common collocations

  • peaceful coexistence
  • peaceful protest
  • peaceful sleep
  • peaceful mind
  • peaceful valley
  • peaceful resolution
  • peaceful environment

Word family

noun peace
verb appease
adjective peaceful
adverb peacefully

Usage note

Often used to describe a state of calm, quiet, and absence of conflict. Can refer to both internal states and external environments.

Example sentences

  1. The peaceful sound of the ocean waves put me to sleep.
  2. The peaceful garden was a great place to relax and read a book.
  3. The peaceful protest marched through the streets without any violence.
  4. The peaceful silence in the library was interrupted by a loud sneeze.
  5. The peaceful atmosphere in the yoga studio helped me to clear my mind.

Quotes

  • If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. - Nelson Mandela
  • Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
  • Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth. - Menachem Begin

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