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: peaceable sense 1
They are a peaceful people.
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: of or relating to a state or time of peace
… the feasibility of creating a peaceful world order.—
Alan Tonelson
Alan Tonelson4
: devoid of violence or force
The opposing groups used peaceful tactics.
peacefulness
noun
Examples of peaceful in a Sentence
The park is so peaceful and quiet.
They settled the conflict by peaceful means.
We need to find a peaceful alternative to war.
Recent Examples on the Web
Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes but Israel and allies accuse it of seeking to develop atomic weapons.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Apr. 2024
Nine demonstrators were arrested, according to No Tech for Apartheid, the organization behind the protests, which No Tech contends were peaceful.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
There’s something very peaceful about eating alone.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 18 Apr. 2024
Residents at Crestwood Village savor picturesque sunrises and peaceful sunsets all year long.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
In other words, the GOP candidate wants to force Ukraine to capitulate to an aggressive dictator who invaded a peaceful neighbor and seeks to turn Ukraine into a Soviet-style satellite.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
Proper cushioning can lead to peaceful slumber and less creaky mornings.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Now, a special team of detectives sets out to solve horrific murders, after two victims are found in the otherwise peaceful German countryside.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024
Plus, Kutcher said, things are just more peaceful this way.
—Fortesa Latifi, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Apr. 2024
Nine demonstrators were arrested, according to No Tech for Apartheid, the organization behind the protests, which No Tech contends were peaceful.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
There’s something very peaceful about eating alone.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 18 Apr. 2024
Residents at Crestwood Village savor picturesque sunrises and peaceful sunsets all year long.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
In other words, the GOP candidate wants to force Ukraine to capitulate to an aggressive dictator who invaded a peaceful neighbor and seeks to turn Ukraine into a Soviet-style satellite.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
Proper cushioning can lead to peaceful slumber and less creaky mornings.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Now, a special team of detectives sets out to solve horrific murders, after two victims are found in the otherwise peaceful German countryside.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024
Plus, Kutcher said, things are just more peaceful this way.
—Fortesa Latifi, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaceful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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peaceful
adjective
peace·ful
ˈpēs-fəl 
1
: enjoying peace and quiet
a peaceful people
2
: quiet entry 2 sense 1c, tranquil
a peaceful countryside
especially
: not at war
3
: not involving violence or force
settled the conflict by peaceful means
peacefulness
noun
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