at peace
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Deceased, no longer living: The primary meaning refers to a person who has died. It is a euphemistic and gentle way to state that someone is dead.
- In a state of tranquility or freedom from disturbance: This meaning describes a state of calm, serenity, or the absence of conflict, either for a person, a place, or a situation.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Deceased):
- After a long illness, he is finally at peace.
- We gathered to remember our dear friend, now at peace.
Adjective (In a state of tranquility):
- With her exams over, her mind was at peace.
- The two nations are now at peace after signing the treaty.
- The village by the lake is always so quiet and at peace.
Advanced Usage
"To be at peace with something": To accept a situation, often a difficult one, and no longer be troubled by it.
- After years of regret, she is finally at peace with her decision.
- He made amends and is now at peace with his past.
"To rest in peace": A common phrase used in epitaphs and condolences, wishing for the peaceful rest of a deceased person. Often abbreviated as "R.I.P."
- May she rest in peace.
"To be at peace with oneself": To have inner calm and self-acceptance.
- Meditation helps him to be at peace with himself.
Variants and Related Words
Peaceful (adj): Characterized by peace; calm and quiet.
- It was a peaceful evening.
Peace (n): A state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from civil disturbance; a period without war.
- They prayed for peace.
Synonyms
- Deceased: Departed, late, gone.
- Tranquil: Calm, serene, undisturbed, placid.
Related Phrases
At peace with the world: Feeling content and in harmony with one's surroundings.
- Sitting in the garden, he felt completely at peace with the world.
To make peace: To reconcile or end a conflict.
- The brothers decided to make peace after their argument.
Adjective
- dead
- he is deceased
- our dear departed friend