1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the peacefulness of the secluded beach was refreshing
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2
as in peace
a state without war
a period of peacefulness that remained unbroken until World War I
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
after coming to terms with his sexuality, he felt a peacefulness that he had never experienced before
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacefulness
Noun
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The attack followed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warning that Washington could abandon trying to negotiate a Ukraine-Russia peace settlement if there is no progress on a deal soon.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025 -
As part of its mission to seal a peace deal to end the three-year war, the US administration has proposed recognizing Russian control of Crimea, officials familiar with the details have told CNN.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers praised her serenity and firmness.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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But there’s only one human that has some power over my serenity and well being, and that’s me.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the quiet of his private room, Trinita shares a painful memory of her past.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Peacefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacefulness. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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