Peaceful

Pronunciation: /ˈpisfəl/

Definitions of peaceful

adjective describing a state or quality of being calm, quiet, and free from disturbance

Example Sentences

A1 I like to take walks in the park because it is peaceful.

A2 The small village where I grew up is very peaceful.

B1 After a long day at work, I enjoy coming home to my peaceful apartment.

B2 The sound of the waves crashing on the shore always makes me feel peaceful.

C1 The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery helped me find inner peace.

C2 The peaceful protest was a powerful display of unity and non-violent resistance.

Examples of peaceful in a Sentence

formal The countryside is known for its peaceful atmosphere and lush greenery.

informal I love taking a walk in the park, it's so peaceful there.

slang Chilling by the beach is so peaceful, man.

figurative Her mind was finally at peace after years of turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of peaceful

• past tense: peaceful
• plural: peacefuls
• comparative: more peaceful
• superlative: most peaceful
• present tense: peaceful
• future tense: will be peaceful
• perfect tense: have been peaceful
• continuous tense: being peaceful
• singular: peaceful
• positive degree: peaceful
• infinitive: to be peaceful
• gerund: being peaceful
• participle: peaceful

Origin and Evolution of peaceful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'peaceful' originated from the Old French word 'paisible' which was derived from the Latin word 'pax' meaning 'peace'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peaceful' has retained its original meaning of being calm, tranquil, and free from disturbance. It is commonly used to describe a state of harmony and lack of conflict.