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Webster 1913 Edition


Peaceful

Peace′ful

,
Adj.
1.
Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil;
as, a
peaceful
time; a
peaceful
country; a
peaceful
end.
2.
Not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation; pacific; mild; calm; peaceable;
as,
peaceful
words
.
Syn. – See
Peaceable
.
–
Peace′ful-ly
,
adv.
. –
Peace′ful-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Peaceful

PE'ACEFUL

,
Adj.
Quiet; undisturbed; not in a state of war or commotion; as a peaceful time; a peaceful country.
1.
Pacific; mild; calm; as peaceful words; a peaceful temper.
2.
Removed from noise or tumult; still; undisturbed; as the peaceful cottage; the peaceful scenes of rural life.