Definition

1. 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

1. dead
   • he is deceased
   • our dear departed friend