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Peaceful vs Tranquility - What's the difference?

peaceful | tranquility |

As an adjective peaceful

is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

As a noun tranquility is

an alternative spelling of lang=en.

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

    tranquility

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)

    • Usage notes

    * More common spelling in the US; less common in the UK.