peaceful

Universal Words adjective 1 not involving a war, violence or argument: a peaceful protest / demonstration / solution * They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. * people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence 2 quiet and calm; not worried or disturbed in any way: a peaceful atmosphere / evening * peaceful sleep * It's so peaceful out here in the country. * He had a peaceful life. 3 trying to create peace or to live in peace; not liking violence or disagreement SYNPEACEABLE: a peaceful society * The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. peacefully adverb: The siege has ended peacefully. * The baby slept peacefully. * He died peacefully in her arms. peacefulness noun [U] -< PEACE: a sense of calm and inner peacefulness