English Dictionary
Definition of “peacefulness”
Word Frequency
peacefulness (ˈpiːsfʊlnɪs)
Definitions
noun
- the quality or state of not being in a state of war or disagreement
- the quality or state of being tranquil or calm
- the quality or state of not involving violence
- the quality or state of being of, relating to, or in accord with a time of peace
- the quality or state of being inclined towards peace
Example Sentences Including 'peacefulness'
In the peacefulness , Gillian and Daisy could be heard singing.The Golden Lion
In the peacefulness of the ocean depths, Bob and Pete for a moment forgot their plight.Three in One
The English houses were the epitome of peacefulness by contrast to the warlike fortresses that confronted them.Glasgow Herald (2001)
The little falls on the Livingstone has the kind of harmony and peacefulness about it you would expect in a Japanese garden.Edmonton Sun (2003)
Through the humour that led to inner joy and peacefulness , he brought hope," Mahony said.Ottawa Sun (2003)
Yet when we filed out of the church, some time after midnight, I felt a new -- and curious -- form of peacefulness flood over me.JOURNEY TO THE HOLY MOUNTAIN: Meditations on Mount Athos (2004)
`The quiet, the peacefulness , it's marvellous," gushes Miri Levy, a Tel Aviv nurse.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
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