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Peaceful vs Settled - What's the difference?

peaceful | settled |

As adjectives the difference between peaceful and settled

is that peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil while settled is comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

As a verb settled is

(settle).

peaceful

English

Alternative forms

* peacefull (archaic)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
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  • Inclined to peace.
  • Motionless and calm.

    • Synonyms

    * (inclined to peace) peaceable, pacific * (quiet) tranquil, placid

    Antonyms

    * nonpeaceful * belligerent * violent * warring

    Derived terms

    * peaceful coexistence * peacefully * peacefulness

    Related terms

    * peacemaker * peace offering * peace officer * peace pipe * peacetime

    settled

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.
    • It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (settle)