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peace·ful Listen to audio/ˈpi:sfəl/ adjective
[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.
— peace·ful·ly adverb
She slept peacefully. The nations managed to coexist peacefully. He lived peacefully among the villagers.
— peace·ful·ness noun [noncount]
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