Definitions for: Peaceful


[adj] (of groups) not violent or disorderly; "the right of peaceful assembly"
[adj] not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
[adj] peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance"



Webster (1913) Definition: Peace"ful, a.
1. Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war,
tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil;
as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end.

2. Not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation;
pacific; mild; calm; peaceable; as, peaceful words.

Syn: See Peaceable. --Peace"ful*ly, adv.. --
Peace"ful*ness, n.

Synonyms: at peace(p), calm, halcyon, irenic, law-abiding, nonbelligerent, orderly, pacific, pacifist(a), pacifistic, passive, peaceable, peace-loving, serene, tranquil, undisturbed

Antonyms: unpeaceful

See Also: amicable, nonaggressive, nonviolent, quiet, unaggressive

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