Antonyms for more peaceful
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : pees-fuh l |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpis fəl |
Definition of more peaceful
Origin :- early 14c., "inclined to peace, friendly, pacific," from peace + -ful. Meaning "tranquil, calm, full of peace" is from mid-14c. In reference to nonviolent methods of effecting social change, it is attested from 1876. Related: Peacefully; peacefulness. Peaceful coexistence (1920) originally was in regard to Soviet policy toward the capitalist West.
- adj friendly, serene
- Here the atmosphere is more peaceful and soothing, and the police are more agreeable.
- Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
- She was more motionless, more impenetrable, more peaceful than ever.
- Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
- No land could be more hospitable, more abounding or more peaceful than our valley.
- Extract from : « A Daughter of the Middle Border » by Hamlin Garland
- Among birds, the contest is often of a more peaceful character.
- Extract from : « On the Origin of Species » by Charles Darwin
- But he may have seen the manor during some earlier and more peaceful visit.
- Extract from : « The Cornwall Coast » by Arthur L. Salmon
- This promise satisfied Godfrey, and his march was once more peaceful.
- Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 » by Various
- Great fleets, more peaceful, float over the waves of lights.
- Extract from : « The Sea » by Jules Michelet
- You should cultivate a more peaceful nature, such as I possess.
- Extract from : « Black Star's Campaign » by Johnston McCulley
- When they went away, they left the family in a more peaceful mood.
- Extract from : « The Quest » by Frederik van Eeden
- Nothing could be more peaceful or uneventful than Juliettes evenings.
- Extract from : « Juliette Drouet's Love-Letters to Victor Hugo » by Louis Guimbaud
Synonyms for more peaceful
- all quiet
- amicable
- at peace
- bloodless
- calm
- collected
- composed
- constant
- easeful
- equable
- free from strife
- gentle
- halcyon
- harmonious
- irenic
- level
- mellow
- neutral
- neutralist
- nonbelligerent
- nonviolent
- on friendly terms
- on good terms
- pacifistic
- peace-loving
- peaceable
- placatory
- placid
- quiet
- restful
- smooth
- sociable
- steady
- still
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- untroubled
- without hostility
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