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peacefulfree from disturbance; tranquil and calm

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: free from disturbance; tranquil and calm

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːsfəl/

Example Sentences

  • My cat looks so peaceful when sleeping on my keyboard during my important video call.
  • The library was so peaceful that even my stomach growling sounded like thunder.
  • We need to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict.

peaceful

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈpiːsfəl/]

free from disturbance; tranquil and calm

A perfectly peaceful afternoon moment
💡 Concept

A perfectly peaceful afternoon moment

From tearful to cheerful, finding peaceful moments
🎵 Rhyme

From tearful to cheerful, finding peaceful moments

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpiːsfəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpiːsfʊl/

🌳Etymology

Rootpeace
Suffix--ful

Origin

The word derives from Middle English 'pees' (peace), which ultimately comes from Latin 'pax' meaning peace or tranquility. The suffix '-ful' was added to create an adjective meaning filled with or characterized by peace.

Breakdown

peace (from Latin pax, meaning peace or harmony) + -ful (suffix meaning full of or characterized by), literally meaning full of peace or tranquility.

🎵Rhyme

cheerfultearfulfearful
cheerful
tearful
fearful

🔗Collocations

peaceful protest
peaceful sleep
peaceful solution
peaceful coexistence
peaceful atmosphere

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat looks so peaceful when sleeping on my keyboard during my important video call.

😄 Fun example

The library was so peaceful that even my stomach growling sounded like thunder.

We need to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict.

The peaceful countryside offered a welcome escape from city life.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tranquilserenecalmquietharmonious

Antonyms

chaoticviolentturbulent

Related

peacepeacefullypeacemakerserenity

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