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Antonyms for peacefulness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pees-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpis fəl

Definition of peacefulness

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.
  • noun calm
  • noun stillness
Example sentences :
  • Could she not fall asleep serenely in the peacefulness of her chaste soul?
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • He felt profoundly happy in the peacefulness and cleanliness of the garden.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Placid and even radiant in its peacefulness lay the face of Ralph's mother.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • The peacefulness and quiet of nature found no response in her heart.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 » by Various
  • They say that her mind is in a very beautiful state of peacefulness.
  • Extract from : « Letters of Edward FitzGerald » by Edward FitzGerald
  • You think, perhaps, that this peacefulness has come by chance?
  • Extract from : « The History of London » by Walter Besant
  • Roy lay by his kennel looking the image of serenity and peacefulness.
  • Extract from : « Pussy and Doggy Tales » by Edith Nesbit
  • It frets and irritates the one, it is the key to the peacefulness of the other.'
  • Extract from : « The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by John Morley
  • There was a peacefulness in his eyes such as she had never seen before.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • He had never had this peacefulness of feeling for any woman.
  • Extract from : « The Kingdom Round the Corner » by Coningsby Dawson

Synonyms for peacefulness

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