peaceful

CEFRB1

/ˈpiːsfl̩/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Calm and free from noise, violence, or conflict.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Inclined to peace.

Examples

  • The countries concerned settled the dispute by peaceful means.

  • We must preserve our peaceful constitution.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Motionless and calm.

  2. Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A non-player character who is not hostile to the player.

More examples

In context

  • You can trade with some of the peacefuls in the town area.

  • peaceful protest

  • Attractive cottages look out on a scene so peaceful that lapping wavelets, stirred by the breeze, are often the loudest sound to be heard.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English peesful, pesful, paisful, pesefull. By surface analysis, peace + -ful.