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Placeful vs Peaceful - What's the difference?

placeful | peaceful |

As adjectives the difference between placeful and peaceful

is that placeful is (obsolete) in the appointed place while peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

placeful

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (obsolete) In the appointed place.
    • (Webster 1913)

    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