peaceful

word · lemma: peace

/ˈpisfəɫ/
PEES-fuhl
/pˈiːsfəl/
PEES-fuhl

Definition

Calm, quiet, and without conflict, stress, or violence. It can describe people, places, situations, or periods of time that feel safe and undisturbed.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for places ('a peaceful village'), times ('a peaceful evening'), and actions ('a peaceful protest'). 'Peaceful' suggests calm or non-violence, while 'quiet' mainly means little noise. For a person's character, it sounds gentle and calm.

Example Sentences

The lake is very peaceful in the morning.

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They live in a peaceful town.

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She wants a peaceful life.

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After such a busy week, a peaceful weekend sounds perfect.

natural

The protest stayed peaceful the whole time.

natural

I just need a peaceful place to think for a while.

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