peaceful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Free from disturbance; tranquil.

  - "The peaceful countryside."
  - "The peaceful lake reflected the clear blue sky."
  - "After a long day, I craved for a peaceful sleep."

• Adjective

  Marked by mutual harmony between people or groups.

  - "The peaceful resolution of the conflict."
  - "The peaceful coexistence of different communities."
  - "The peaceful negotiation between the parties."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpiːsfəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

at war , warring , belligerent , violent

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Synonyms

pacific , peaceable , placid , still , tranquil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peaceful
pieces , eases , cheese , pleases , eases , teases , leases

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Variants

List of all variants of peaceful that leads to same result
peaceful , peacefuller , peacefullest , peacefully , peacefulness , peacefulnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From old French 'paix' or Latin 'pax' meaning peace.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'peaceful' appears 21 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The Peaceful Valley Conservation Center in California is dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural resources of the Sacramento Valley.

3. The Peaceful Warrior is a 1986 novel by Dan Millman, which has been adapted into a film and a stage production.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nonviolence: A philosophy and practice of using nonviolent means to achieve social, political, or other social change.

2. Tranquility: A state of calmness and serenity, free from disturbance or anxiety.

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Culture

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The concept of peace has been a significant theme in various cultures and civilizations. In literature, works like 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy and 'Peace is a Threat' by James Baldwin explore the meaning and importance of peace. In art, paintings such as 'The Peaceful Family' by Jan Steen and 'The Peaceful Village' by Caspar David Friedrich depict peaceful scenes. In music, songs like 'Imagine' by John Lennon and 'Peaceful, Easy Feeling' by The Eagles express the desire for peace.

How to Memorize "peaceful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm lake with gentle ripples.
   - Visualize a group of people gathered peacefully.
   - Think of a quiet forest where birds chirp and leaves rustle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peaceful' with calm, serene, and tranquil.
   - Think of peaceful scenes like a quiet forest or a calm lake.
   - Associate the word with positive emotions like happiness and contentment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L' to remember the meaning: 'P' for peaceful, 'E' for easy, 'A' for agreeable, 'C' for calm, 'E' for enjoyable, 'F' for free, and 'U' for untroubled, 'L' for lovely.

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