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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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