pəˈsɪfɪk ˈpiːsəb(ə)l ˈpiːsfəl not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war a peaceful nation peaceful times a far from peaceful Christmas peaceful sleep disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force a quiet and peaceable person in a peaceable and orderly manner inclined or disposed to peace they met in a peaceable spirit peace-loving citizens