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Definition of peaceful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

peaceful

adjective
 
 
/ˈpiːsfl/
 
/ˈpiːsfl/
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  1.  
     not involving a war, violence or argument
    • a peaceful protest/demonstration
    • a peaceful resolution to the war
    • They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute.
    • The only way ahead was via diplomatic and peaceful means.
    • people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence
    • The time without her in the house had been blissfully peaceful.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    • remain
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
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  2.  
     quiet and calm; not worried or upset in any way synonym tranquil
    • a peaceful atmosphere
    • peaceful sleep
    • It's so peaceful out here in the country.
    • She lives a peaceful existence in a mountain village.
    • He had a peaceful life.
    • a peaceful place
    • You looked so peaceful that we didn't want to wake you.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • look
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
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  3.  
     trying to create peace or to live in peace; not liking violence or argument synonym peaceable
    • a peaceful religion/society
    • The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    • remain
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    See full entry
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