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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
peaceful
peace·ful BrE [ˈpiːsfl] NAmE [ˈpiːsfl] adjective 1. not involving a war, violence or argument •a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution • They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. •people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence 2. quiet and calm; not worried or disturbed in any way Syn: ↑tranquil •a peaceful atmosphere •peaceful sleep • It's so peaceful out here in the country. • He had a peaceful life. 3. trying to create peace or to live in peace; not liking violence or disagreement Syn: ↑peaceable •a peaceful society • The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. Derived Words: ↑peacefully ▪ ↑peacefulness Thesaurus: peaceful [peaceful peacefully peacefulness] adj. •It's so peaceful out in the countryside. calm • • quiet • • sleepy • • silent • |written tranquil • Opp: noisy a peaceful/quiet/sleepy/silent/tranquil place/village/town a peaceful/calm/quiet/tranquil day/night/morning/evening a peaceful/quiet/tranquil life/setting Which Word?: peace / peacefulness The noun peace can be used to talk about a peaceful state or situation: ▪ world peace ◇ ▪ I just need some peace and quiet. Peacefulness is not a common word. It means ‘the quality of being peaceful’. Example Bank: •The time without her in the house had been blissfully peaceful. •I fell into a deep, peaceful sleep. •It's so peaceful out here in the country. •The hotel's location ensures that you will enjoy a relaxing stay in a peaceful atmosphere.
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