Meanings
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1
adj
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
We spent a peaceful afternoon reading by the lake.
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2
adj
Without war, violence, or fighting.
They held a peaceful protest in the city square.
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peacefullerpeacefullest
Etymology
Derived from the derogatory term religion of peace, which is used against Islam itself for its association with violent attacks by Islamic extremists, and alleged support and lack of condemnation against them by certain Muslim communities.