peacefulness
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or quality of being free from disturbance; tranquility; calm. It refers to a serene and quiet condition, often in an environment or situation. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety; inner calm. It refers to a state of mental and emotional serenity.
Usage and Examples
- The peacefulness of the early morning, with only the sound of birds, was perfect for meditation.
- After retiring, she found great peacefulness in her garden, away from the noise of the city.
- He practices yoga to achieve a sense of inner peacefulness.
- The treaty brought a lasting peacefulness to the region that had known decades of conflict.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Peacefulness" often implies an active, positive quality of calm, not merely the absence of noise or violence. It suggests harmony and restfulness.
- It can describe both external environments (like a landscape) and internal states of mind.
- In legal or formal contexts, it can be part of phrases like "breach of the peacefulness," though "breach of the peace" is more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Peaceful (adjective): Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or conflict.
- Peaceably (adverb): In a peaceful manner.
- Peace (noun): A broader term encompassing freedom from war, conflict, or disorder, as well as personal serenity.
Synonyms
- Tranquility
- Serenity
- Calmness
- Quietude
- Repose
Antonyms
- Turmoil
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Unrest
- Disturbance
Idioms and Phrases
- An oasis of peacefulness: A small place or period of calm amidst a busy or chaotic situation.
- Her study was an oasis of peacefulness in the hectic household.
- To disturb the peacefulness: To interrupt a calm or quiet state.
- The loud construction work disturbed the peacefulness of the neighborhood.
Noun
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the absence of mental stress or anxiety
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a state that is calm and tranquil
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