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The library felt peaceful in the morning.
What does Peaceful mean?
calm and without conflict.
Dictionary definition
Calm, quiet, and free from conflict, stress, or harm.
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Peaceful in a sentence
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We solved the problem in a peaceful way.
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A peaceful classroom helps everyone focus and learn.
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What does peaceful mean?
Peaceful means calm and without conflict.
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Calm is close in meaning to peaceful.
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WordPeaceful.
Partadjective.
MeaningPeaceful means calm and without conflict.
ExampleExample: The library felt peaceful in the morning.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pees · ful
- Strongest beat
- pees
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pees.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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chaoticUse when things are noisy and out of control.
violentUse when there is harm or forceful conflict.
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Word family
Peaceful word family
Base word
peaceful
adverb
peacefully
In a calm and non-violent way.
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Hint for students
calm and without conflict.
Common mix-up
Peaceful is not the same as chaotic. Peaceful means calm and without conflict.
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Read this model sentence: We solved the problem in a peaceful way. Clue words: solved, problem, way. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or lack of worry. Now write one new sentence that shows peaceful without using the word peaceful. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show peaceful?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We solved the problem in a peaceful way." Why does peaceful fit better than chaotic?
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