peaceful

Peaceful is an adjective used to describe a state, place, or person that is free from violence, conflict, or agitation, or that embodies quiet, calm, and serenity. It can refer to a mood, a situation, a setting, or a behavior that avoids disturbance or harm.

Etymology: The word peace comes from Old French paix and Latin pax; peaceful is formed from peace plus the suffix -ful, meaning "full of." The form has appeared in English since the Middle Ages to convey the idea of being filled with peace.

In politics and social contexts, peaceful often describes methods and outcomes such as peaceful resolutions, peaceful protests, or peaceful coexistence, emphasizing nonviolent means and harmony. In everyday usage, it can describe a tranquil landscape, a calm demeanor, or a non-disruptive event.

Note: The term does not guarantee safety or absence of risk; it contrasts with violent, aggressive, or turbulent conditions and is sometimes used rhetorically to highlight nonviolence.

See also pacifism, nonviolence, conflict resolution, serenity, and tranquility.