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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
Synonyms of peaceful
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.
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
The space – with its large dining room and kitchen, cozy living room, peaceful courtyard and dozens of bedrooms – was perfect for bringing to life Phillips’ vision.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Lacombe is said to have spent an entire year diving into the culture and lifestyle of French Polynesia while designing the property as a village of sorts, with a peaceful and convivial feel.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Tehran has repeatedly said its nuclear program is peaceful, a claim the United States and its allies dispute.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaceful. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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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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