peace·ful
Pronounced:
/ˈpi:sfəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more peace*ful; most peace*ful] 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.
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]