peace
- noun
- /piːs/
- "What people really want is peace of mind, and you won't get that from statistics," he says.
- inner peace
- peace of mind
- peace and quiet
And no one can give you full peace because we're not him.
- And no one can give you full peace because we're not him.
- Subtle sensation of warmth and peace in the heart.
- Acceptance is just I'm I'm making peace with my starting point.
- My tormented self found a moment of peace through tears for everyone.
- The question is only your joy, your peace, your love, your ecstasy.
- And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be also.
- You know, it's hard to get a little peace these days.
- And then the second part is I want to feel peace and like I'm enough.
- And I want, I want to go in peace and as a happy person.
- But I have found that my peace in my life.
Examples
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After years of blaming and crucifying himself, he was finally able to make peace about the loss of our precious little boy.
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After a long day at work, she finally found peace in her quiet home.
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What will truly give you peace while on this earth?
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And no one can give you full peace because we're not him.
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And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be also.
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After yoga practice, I feel extremely calm and at peace with everything.
Academic text (2015) -
Such efforts can provide real peace of mind and save lives when disaster strikes.
Academic text (2008) -
"Give us another lovely moment or two of peace, darling," Lainey said, and lifted her china cup.
Fiction book (1990) -
Meditation helped him achieve a state of deep peace and calm.
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Reading her favorite book always brings her a sense of peace and relaxation.
Synonyms
A state of comfort and freedom from worry
A calm feeling with no worry
A calm, stress-free state when you rest or enjoy free time
A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady
A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry
A calm, peaceful feeling without worry
A calm time with little or no sound
A calm time or place with little noise
A time of complete quiet and no movement that feels calm
A calm, peaceful feeling you have when you relax and focus
A calm state of rest and freedom from worry
A calm feeling inside when your mind is free from worry
A long time with no war or fighting between countries
A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind
A deep calm and quiet feeling inside that makes you feel relaxed
A very peaceful happy state with no worry or pain
A deep calm feeling like being in heaven
A calm, quiet feeling with no worry
A calm, peaceful feeling or time
A calm, peaceful feeling that helps you relax
A calm state of mind with no stress or worry
A calm, comfortable state with little worry or stress
A very peaceful, happy feeling in quiet moments
A feeling of calm and no worry
Antonyms
Idioms
Ask anyone who objects to speak now or be silent forever
- Archaic
To die peacefully, people say this as a gentle way to talk about someone's death
Compounds
- Formal
A series of talks and actions to end a war and make peace between fighting sides
A United States government program that sends volunteers to help people in other countries
- Formal
A person who does small legal tasks like witnessing documents, marrying people, and hearing minor cases
- Formal
A person who has legal power to make people follow the law, like a police officer or sheriff
- Literature
A decorated pipe smoked in a special ceremony by some Native American groups to show peace or agreement
A situation where people live together without fighting and understand each other
- Formal
An action that makes a public place noisy or unsafe and can get you in trouble with the police
- Formal
A set of treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War and made states independent
A nickname for the US state North Dakota because of the Peace Garden on its border
- Specialized
A field of study that looks at why people fight and how to make peace
How Peaceful
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word peace comes from the Latin pax meaning 'peace', and you can see the same idea in pacify ('to calm'). So, peace can mean the calm and quiet inside your mind.