peaceful

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:51:38

Peace"ful (?), a.

1.

Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end.

2.

Not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation; pacific; mild; calm; peaceable; as, peaceful words.

Syn. -- See Peaceable.

--Peace"ful*ly, adv.. -- Peace"ful*ness, n.

 

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