peaceful

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  • Adjective:
    not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
    peacefully resistant in response to injustice
    (of groups) not violent or disorderly

Word Origin

peaceful (adj.)
early 14c., "inclined to peace, friendly, pacific," from peace + -ful. Meaning "tranquil, calm, full of peace" is from mid-14c. In reference to nonviolent methods of effecting social change, it is attested from 1876. Related: Peacefully; peacefulness. Peaceful coexistence (1920) originally was in regard to Soviet policy toward the capitalist West.

Synonym

Antonym

adj.

unpeaceful

Example

1. Much of the expansion throughout south america was peaceful .
2. Peaceful demonstrators have made more headlines than violent protesters .
3. The world 's most peaceful countries score the best .
4. A couple of problems prevent peaceful trips .
5. The world today is far from peaceful .

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