adj. 1. Undisturbed by strife, turmoil, or disagreement; tranquil: a peaceful hike through the forest. See Synonyms at calm. 2. Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable: a peaceful solution to the dispute. 3. Not involving violence or employing force: a peaceful protest. peaceful·ly adv. peaceful·ness n. |
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