peaceful — free 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
While the chaotic city street was filled with aggressively honking cars, the quiet mountain lake was completely peaceful.
PEACE(calm) + FUL(full of) — by actively making the empty room FUL(full of) green plants and PEACE(calm), she created a completely peaceful space.
Resting on the soft white fleece, he ate a sweet piece of cake and enjoyed a truly peaceful afternoon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The peaceful countryside offered a welcome escape from city life.”
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