Synonyms for peaceful
ˈpis fəlpeace·ful

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1. peacefuladjective

   inclined to peace

   Synonyms:
   peaceable

2. peacefuladjective

   Synonyms:
   tranquil, placid

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1. peaceful

   That is calm which is free from disturbance or agitation; in the physical sense, free from violent motion or action; in the mental or spiritual realm, free from excited or disturbing emotion or passion. We speak of a calm sea, a placid lake, a serene sky, a still night, a quiet day, a quiet home. We speak, also, of "still waters," "smooth sailing," which are different modes of expressing freedom from manifest agitation. Of mental conditions, one is calm who triumphs over a tendency to excitement; cool, if he scarcely feels the tendency. One may be calm by the very reaction from excitement, or by the oppression of overpowering emotion, as we speak of the calmness of despair. One is composed who has subdued excited feeling; he is collected when he has every thought, feeling, or perception awake and at command. Tranquil refers to a present state, placid, to a prevailing tendency. We speak of a tranquil mind, a placid disposition. The serene spirit dwells as if in the clear upper air, above all storm and shadow.

   The star of the unconquered will,
   He rises in my breast,
   Serene, and resolute, and still,
   And calm, and self-possessed.
   

   Longfellow Light of Stars st. 7.

   Synonyms:
   calm, collected, composed, cool, dispassionate, imperturbable, placid, quiet, sedate, self-possessed, serene, smooth, still, tranquil, undisturbed, unruffled

   Antonyms:
   agitated, boisterous, disturbed, excited, fierce, frantic, frenzied, furious, heated, passionate, raging, roused, ruffled, stormy, turbulent, violent, wild, wrathful

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1. peaceful, peaceableadjective

   not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

   "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"

   Synonyms:
   pacific, peace-loving, peaceable, passive

   Antonyms:
   militant, war-ridden, warring, belligerent, unpeaceful, stormy, hawkish, tempestuous, warlike, unpeaceable, violent

2. passive, peacefuladjective

   peacefully resistant in response to injustice

   "passive resistance"

   Synonyms:
   peaceable, inactive, passive

   Antonyms:
   unpeaceable, warlike, militant, violent, war-ridden, unpeaceful, warring, belligerent, tempestuous, stormy, hawkish

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1. sucurenoun

   easy

   Submitted by anonymous on May 3, 2023  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. peacefuladjective

   Synonyms:
   quiet, calm, still, undisturbed, placid, tranquil, serene

2. peacefuladjective

   Synonyms:
   mild, gentle, kindly, friendly

3. peacefuladjective

   Synonyms:
   mediation, olive-branch, intercession

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1. peacefuladjective

   Synonyms:
   amicable, tranquil, peaceable, halcyon

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1. List of paraphrases for "peaceful":

   pacific, peace, peacefully, pacifique, peaceable, pacifist, peace-loving, non-violent, salma, calm, pacífico, salmiya, quiet, tranquil

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1. Emily Grossman:

   We believe that the continued governmental inaction over the climate and ecological crisis now justifies peaceful and non-violent protest and direct action, even if this goes beyond the bounds of the current law, we therefore support those who are rising up peacefully against governments around the world that are failing to act proportionately to the scale of the crisis.

2. John Magufuli:

   If wisdom prevails, we will pass through this situation in a peaceful manner.

3. Mangala Samaraweera:

   People think it was a peaceful transition. It was anything but.

4. Mouaz Moustafa:

   It is heartening to see Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate coming together to stand against the ongoing genocidal massacres by Assad, Iran and Russia against Syrian civilians, this is the most powerful legislation aimed at civilian protection to ever pass Congress since the start of the peaceful uprising in Caesar Syria.

5. Jim Mattis:

   Those shared principles include respect for sovereignty and independence... peaceful resolution of disputes without any coercion, free and fair trade and investment without practicing predatory economics against poorer countries trying to develop.