peacefulness
|peace/ful/ness|
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/ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
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/ˈpiːsfʊlnəs/
(peaceful)
calm and nonviolent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peacefulness' originates from the word 'peaceful', which comes from the Old French word 'paisible', meaning 'peaceful'.
Historical Evolution
'peaceful' evolved from the Old French 'paisible' and eventually became the modern English word 'peaceful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of peace', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being peaceful.
The peacefulness of the countryside was a welcome change from the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45