Peaceful
Example: The treaty brought a peaceful end to the long war.
Definition
"Peaceful" describes a state or situation characterized by the absence of conflict, violence, or disturbance, often bringing calm and harmony. For example, in history, a "peaceful" treaty signifies an agreement that ends hostilities without further fighting.
Etymology
The word "peaceful" derives from the Old English 'pīesful,' combining 'peace' (from Latin 'pax,' meaning tranquility or absence of war) with the suffix '-ful,' indicating 'full of.' Did you know that "peaceful" originally emphasized being full of peace, reflecting calmness and harmony in both personal and historical contexts?
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"Peaceful" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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