peaceful

Quiet and calm, with nothing causing worry or disturbance.

• The garden is peaceful.
• We enjoyed a peaceful evening by the lake.
• She looked peaceful as she slept.

Similar words: quiet, calm, tranquil

Opposites: noisy, disturbed

Common phrases: peaceful place, peaceful sleep, peaceful evening

Without war, fighting, or violence.

• The protest was peaceful.
• Both countries want a peaceful solution.
• The election allowed a peaceful transfer of power.

Similar words: nonviolent

Opposites: violent, warlike

Common phrases: peaceful protest, peaceful solution, peaceful transition

Preferring to avoid fighting and live in peace with others.

• He is a peaceful person.
• These animals have a peaceful nature.
• She was too peaceful to enjoy arguments.

Similar words: peace-loving, gentle, nonaggressive

Opposites: aggressive, warlike

Common phrases: peaceful person, peaceful nature, peaceful people

A computer-controlled game character that does not attack the player.

• That peaceful sells food.
• Several peacefuls stood near the town gate.
• Do not attack the peaceful who gives you quests.

Similar words: nonhostile NPC

Opposites: hostile

Common phrases: a nearby peaceful, a friendly peaceful