peaceful
Origin of peaceful
1synonym study For peaceful
Other words from peaceful
- peace·ful·ly, adverb
- peace·ful·ness, noun
- quasi-peaceful, adjective
- qua·si-peace·ful·ly, adverb
- sem·i·peace·ful, adjective
- sem·i·peace·ful·ly, adverb
- un·peace·ful, adjective
- un·peace·ful·ly, adverb
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How to use peaceful in a sentence
Meanwhile, Dean has always dreamt of the kind of peaceful existence that the show has repeatedly hinted to us that he was only ever going to find in heaven.
Supernatural’s bonkers series finale marked the end of an era of fandom | Aja Romano | November 20, 2020 | VoxFor a societal conversation, peaceful protests can be the best way to communicate when one side refuses to engage in good faith.
It is common for representatives of the State Department to offer public comments praising the peaceful transition of power following democratic elections around the world.
What the State Department says about peaceful transfers of power | Philip Bump | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostHundreds gathered late Tuesday and early Wednesday for a carnivallike watch party and protest that were at times tense but mostly peaceful.
D.C. streets tense but calm as ballots are counted | Marissa Lang, Emily Davies, Michael Ruane | November 4, 2020 | Washington PostNeumann will probably be spending the day flipping between MSNBC, CNN and Fox, the person said, then monitoring the news for information on voter turnout and demographics, hoping for a peaceful election.
Boyce was asked at a press conference if Polanco went peacefully.
We must work together to peacefully bring about change to our communities.
Trayvon Martin’s Family Rejects ‘Dead Cops’ Marchers | Jacob Siegel | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe woman died peacefully, at home, surrounded by relatives.
The Nurse Coaching People Through Death by Starvation | Nick Tabor | November 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I am very relieved that this ended peacefully,” Noonan later said.
The crowd of more than 200 stared down a wall of riot police and said their piece, loudly and peacefully.
'Go Ahead and Shoot Me': The Veteran Who Defied Ferguson's Cops | Justin Glawe | August 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe long line of little gray, weather-beaten houses nestled peacefully among the orange trees.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinThe occupants of the freight car slept peacefully until morning.
The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerBetsey went once or twice into the sick-room, but the old man slept peacefully.
David Fleming's Forgiveness | Margaret Murray RobertsonNo one knew much of me, and I suspect, so long as I behave peacefully and follow my present calling, no one will ask after me.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorHadria had brought out a piece of embroidery (about ten years old), and was working peacefully.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona Caird
British Dictionary definitions for peaceful
/ (ˈpiːsfʊl) /
not in a state of war or disagreement
tranquil; calm
not involving violence: peaceful picketing
of, relating to, or in accord with a time of peace: peaceful uses of atomic energy
inclined towards peace
Derived forms of peaceful
- peacefully, adverb
- peacefulness, noun
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