[more peaceful; most peaceful] 1 : quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.
▪ a peaceful countryside ▪ The park is so peaceful and quiet. 2 : not fighting a war
▪ peaceful nations 3 : not involving violence or force
▪ a peaceful rally/demonstration/protest ▪ They settled the conflict by peaceful means. ▪ We need to find a peaceful alternative to war. 4 : not liking or wanting to fight : preferring peace
▪ They are a peaceful [=peaceable] people.
▪ a peaceful countryside ▪ The park is so peaceful and quiet.
▪ peaceful nations
▪ a peaceful rally/demonstration/protest ▪ They settled the conflict by peaceful means. ▪ We need to find a peaceful alternative to war.
▪ They are a peaceful [=peaceable] people.
— peace·ful·ly adverb
▪ She slept peacefully. ▪ The nations managed to coexist peacefully. ▪ He lived peacefully among the villagers.
▪ She slept peacefully. ▪ The nations managed to coexist peacefully. ▪ He lived peacefully among the villagers.
— peace·ful·ness noun [noncount]







