peaceful
gb/pˈisfəl/ us/pˈisfəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 8700
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
without war or physical violence
Not using war, fighting, or physical violence, especially when talking about a country, event, or way of doing something.
Padrão de uso:
a peaceful [country/event/protest/solution]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think a 'peaceful protest' must be quiet, but it can be loud as long as it is not violent. Another confusion is between 'peaceful' and the rarer 'peaceable'; in most everyday situations, 'peaceful' is the normal choice.
Sinónimos
non-violent (Directly stresses the absence of physical force; more technical or political in tone.)
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peaceable (Slightly more formal and less common; often used in legal or written contexts about avoiding conflict.)
Antónimos
violent (Emphasizes the presence of physical force or harm, the direct opposite of non-violent or peaceful actions.)
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war-torn (Describes places that are badly affected by war, the opposite of peaceful in the context of countries or regions.)
Colocações
peaceful protest
|peaceful demonstration
|peaceful transition
|peaceful settlement
|peaceful coexistence
|peaceful resolution
Temas
society
|politics
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The election passed in a largely peaceful atmosphere, with no reports of violence.
- They organized a peaceful protest outside the city hall to demand change.
- After decades of conflict, the two nations finally agreed to a peaceful settlement.
- The activists insist on using only peaceful means to achieve their goals.
- A peaceful transition of power is essential for a stable democracy.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The country is now peaceful after many years of war.
- Students held a peaceful protest in front of the school.
- We hope for a peaceful solution to the problem.
- Police thanked the crowd for staying peaceful during the march.
- They want a peaceful world without war.
adjective
A2
property
2
calm and quiet, not noisy
Calm and quiet, with no loud noise or trouble.
Padrão de uso:
a peaceful [place/scene/afternoon/sleep]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes write *"pieceful" instead of "peaceful" because it sounds similar to "piece." Another mistake is using only "quiet" when "peaceful" is more natural to express both quiet and a feeling of calm, for example, "a peaceful evening" rather than just "a quiet evening" when you also mean relaxing and pleasant.
Sinónimos
calm (Very common and general; can describe people and feelings as well as places.)
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tranquil (More literary or descriptive; often used for nature or beautiful scenes.)
Antónimos
noisy (Focuses on loud sounds that break the quiet, the opposite of a peaceful environment.)
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chaotic (Stresses confusion and lack of order, the opposite of a calm, peaceful situation.)
Colocações
peaceful afternoon
|peaceful countryside
|peaceful garden
|peaceful sleep
|peaceful scene
|peaceful setting
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|nature
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We enjoyed a peaceful afternoon by the lake, far from the city traffic.
- The village is a peaceful place, especially early in the morning.
- After the storm, the garden looked strangely peaceful and still.
- The baby finally fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
- They chose a small, peaceful hotel in the mountains for their vacation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The park is very peaceful at night.
- I like to read in a peaceful room.
- We walked along a peaceful river.
- The child is now in a peaceful sleep.
- It was a peaceful morning with no cars and no noise.
adjective
B2
property
3
disliking conflict; avoiding fights
Describes someone who does not like to fight or argue and wants to live quietly with others.
Padrão de uso:
a peaceful [person/community/character/approach]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "peaceful" when they mean "pacifist" in a political sense. "Peaceful" describes general character or behavior, while "pacifist" usually means someone who is strongly against war and violence as a belief.
Sinónimos
gentle (Focuses more on being kind and soft in manner; implies peacefulness but also warmth.)
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non-aggressive (More technical or descriptive; directly states the absence of aggressive behavior.)
Antónimos
aggressive (Describes someone who is often ready to fight or attack, the opposite of a peaceful person.)
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hostile (Emphasizes strong dislike or anger toward others, in contrast to a peaceful attitude.)
Colocações
peaceful person
|peaceful nature
|peaceful character
|peaceful community
|peaceful spirit
|peaceful approach
Temas
emotions
|personality
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She has a very peaceful nature and avoids arguments whenever she can.
- The monks live a simple, peaceful life in the mountains.
- He is known as a peaceful leader who always looks for compromise.
- Despite the tension, the residents remained peaceful and tried to calm the situation.
- They want to raise their children in a peaceful community that values cooperation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My grandfather is a very peaceful man.
- She is peaceful and does not like to argue.
- They dream of a peaceful life in a small town.
- The group wants a peaceful way to solve the problem.
- Our neighbors are quiet and peaceful people.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
peaceful
IPA
GB/pˈisfəl/
US/pˈisfəl/
Sílabas e acento
peace - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (peace)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: peaceful
Família de palavras
Core family
peace
noun A2
peacefully
adverb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unpeaceful
adjective
violent
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
pacify
verb
pacifist
noun
pacifism
noun
Expressões
peaceful coexistence
1/pˈisfəl kˌoʊɪɡzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
living together without conflict
A situation where different people, groups, or countries live or exist together without fighting or violence.
Exemplos
- The agreement is an important step toward peaceful coexistence between the two communities.
- They believe peaceful coexistence is possible if both sides show respect.
- History shows that peaceful coexistence requires trust and compromise.
peaceful death
1/pˈisfəl dˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
calm and painless death
Death that happens in a calm way, without much pain or struggle.
Exemplos
- She passed away in her sleep, a peaceful death at the age of ninety-two.
- The family prayed for a peaceful death for their grandfather.
- Doctors did their best to make sure he had a peaceful death.
peaceful means
1/pˈisfəl mˈinz/
fixed phrase
non-violent methods
Ways of doing something that do not use violence, force, or war.
Exemplos
- They are committed to changing the law by peaceful means.
- The group believes social problems should be solved through peaceful means.
- We must use peaceful means to express our anger and frustration.
peaceful protest
1/pˈisfəl pɹˈoʊtɛst/
fixed phrase
non-violent public demonstration
A protest where people show their opinion in public without using physical violence or damaging things.
Exemplos
- Thousands joined a peaceful protest in the city center.
- The group says it is committed to peaceful protest only.
- Police praised the peaceful protest for remaining calm despite the large crowd.
peaceful purposes
1/pˈisfəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
fixed phrase
non-military uses of something
Uses of science, technology, or other things that are not for war or violence.
Exemplos
- The treaty states that nuclear energy should be used only for peaceful purposes.
- They claim the research is for peaceful purposes, not for weapons.
- International rules control how space can be used for peaceful purposes.
peaceful resolution
1/pˈisfəl ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
ending a conflict non-violently
A way of solving a disagreement or conflict without using violence or war.
Exemplos
- Both parties say they want a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
- The UN called for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.
- Diplomats worked day and night to reach a peaceful resolution.
peaceful settlement
1/pˈisfəl sˈɛtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
agreement ending dispute peacefully
An agreement that stops a fight or argument between people or groups without using violence.
Exemplos
- The two companies reached a peaceful settlement out of court.
- International pressure helped bring about a peaceful settlement.
- They are negotiating for a peaceful settlement to the long-running conflict.
peaceful sleep
1/pˈisfəl slˈip/
fixed phrase
calm, undisturbed sleep
Sleep that is calm, comfortable, and not broken by noise, stress, or bad dreams.
Exemplos
- After the long journey, she finally fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
- Soft music can help children have a more peaceful sleep.
- The baby looks so sweet in peaceful sleep.
peaceful solution
1/pˈisfəl səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
non-violent way to solve problem
A way to fix a problem or disagreement without using violence, force, or war.
Exemplos
- We must find a peaceful solution before the conflict grows.
- They are still searching for a peaceful solution that all sides can accept.
- Leaders met to discuss a peaceful solution to the border dispute.
peaceful transition of power
1/pˈisfəl tɹænzˈɪʃən əv pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
non-violent change of government
When one government leader or group gives power to another without violence or fighting.
Exemplos
- A peaceful transition of power is a key sign of a healthy democracy.
- International observers praised the country for its peaceful transition of power.
- The constitution sets clear rules to ensure a peaceful transition of power after elections.