peaceful

noun

(India, Islam, Islamophobic, Internet slang, offensive) a Muslim; especially a violent member of a radical Islamist group.

adjective

Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.

Inclined to peace.

Motionless and calm.

Roots

paxpeac- · Latin · peace

Synonyms for peaceful

peaceableadj tranquiladj sereneadj reposefuladj quietadj placidadj calmadj restfuladj irenicadj nonviolentadj unruffledadj pacificatoryadj stillyadj pacifisticadj undisturbedadj untroubledadj

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