Dovelike vs Peaceful - What's the difference?
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Similar to a dove.
Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes.
(figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.
In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton)
(archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus)
Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
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Motionless and calm.
Dovelike is a related term of peaceful.
As adjectives the difference between dovelike and peaceful
is that dovelike is similar to a dove while peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.As an adverb dovelike
is in a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (milton).dovelike
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Adjective
(en adjective)See also
* columbineAdverb
(en adverb)peaceful
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Alternative forms
* peacefull (archaic)Adjective
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