adjective
peaceful
Calm and free from conflict or disturbance.
The neighborhood feels peaceful before the morning traffic begins.
Etymology
The suffix means full of or characterized by. Peaceful describes a condition marked by peace, extending from absence of conflict to quiet surroundings.
More examples
- She enjoys a peaceful afternoon in the garden.
- Both sides hope for a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
- The protest remains peaceful as the crowd grows.
Forms
peaceful · more peaceful · most peaceful
peacefully adverb — In a calm way, without disturbance or conflict.
peacefulness noun — The state of being calm and undisturbed.