peaceful

Calm and undisturbed

Peaceful describes a state free from disturbance, conflict, or anxiety.

A peaceful afternoon passes without interruption.

A peaceful resolution settles a dispute without violence.

Peaceful protesters demonstrate without aggression.

The word can describe temperament—a peaceful person remains calm and avoids confrontation—or atmosphere: The garden felt peaceful at dusk.

calm

tranquil

Calm and untroubled

restful · undisturbed · gentle · untroubled · composed · still · quietude · reposeful · lulling · mellow

quiet

silence

Total lack of sound

soft · soundless · noiseless · murmur · faint · subdued · gentle · low · muffled · calm

idyllic

pastoral

Of countryside or clergy care

sylvan · countryside · meadow · cottage · haven · retreat · sanctuary · oasis · Elysium · Shangri-La

harmony

accord

Harmony between parties

  • concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
  • unityWholeness through cohesion
  • amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner

harmonious · reconciliation · coexistence · understanding · cooperation · brotherhood · fellowship · goodwill · solidarity · kinship

nonviolent

dove

Gentle cooing bird

armistice · disarmament · conscientious objector · protest · activism · mediation · negotiation · treaty · détente · ahimsa

contentment

bliss

Perfect, serene felicity

comfort · tranquility · well-being · happiness · content · serenity · equanimity · composure · gratification · centeredness

Categories
Opposites
conflict/aggression

peacefulviolent

Involving physical force

warlike · hostile · belligerent · aggressive · combative

emotional/mental state

peacefulagitated

Emotionally disturbed, restless

disturbed · anxious · turbulent · troubled · restless

environmental/atmospheric quality

peacefulnoisy

Producing much sound

chaotic · turbulent · stormy · tumultuous · tempestuous

Phrases
Family

peacefully, peacefulness, unpeaceful, peaceful coexistence

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