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How to pronounce peaceful in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms passive
Derivation peacefulness
Type Words
Synonyms peaceable


a peaceful nation.
peaceful times.
a far from peaceful Christmas.
peaceful sleep.

Examples of peaceful

peaceful
A calm, peaceful home where there are firm limits and consistency would be best.
From the bostonherald.com
He also urged a peaceful and constructive transition to free and fair elections.
From the abcnews.go.com
There are four of them there, nice animals that are mostly passive and peaceful.
From the sfgate.com
The protesters have generally been peaceful, chanting slogans and holding signs.
From the cnn.com
The move comes following a demand that Iran prove its nuclear aims are peaceful.
From the upi.com
France has 1,900 troops in the country, mostly in the relatively peaceful north.
From the upi.com
We aim to be peaceful, all other types of behaviour would be counter-productive.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The good bacteria in probiotics do more than keep your digestive tract peaceful.
From the suntimes.com
The force said they had made efforts to ensure the protest was largely peaceful.
From the news.uk.msn.com
More examples
  • Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
  • Passive: peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance"
  • (peacefulness) peaceableness: a state that is calm and tranquil
  • (peace) the state prevailing during the absence of war
  • (peace) harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; "the roommates lived in peace together"
  • (peace) the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace"
  • "Peaceful" is a song written by Kenny Rankin best known as a 1973 hit single for Helen Reddy.
  • Peace describes a society or a relationship that is operating harmoniously and without violent conflict. ...
  • (Peace?) "Peace?" is a single from the hardcore punk band The Dicks released in 1984.