peace-loving

ADJECTIVE

irenic

Synonyms

WEAK

amiable amicable calm complacent conciliatory gentle mild neighborly nonviolent pacific pacifical pacificatory pacifist pacifistic peaceful placid quiet restful still tranquil

ADJECTIVE

pacific

Synonyms

STRONG

calm friendly neutral quiet

WEAK

amicable at peace conciliatory diplomatic gentle peaceable peacemaking placatory placid serene tranquil untroubled

Antonyms

STRONG

agitated loud

ADJECTIVE

pacifical

Synonyms

WEAK

amiable amicable calm complacent conciliatory gentle irenic mild neighborly nonviolent pacific pacificatory pacifist pacifistic peaceful placid quiet restful still tranquil

ADJECTIVE

pacifistic

Synonyms

WEAK

amiable amicable calm complacent conciliatory gentle irenic mild neighborly nonviolent pacific pacifical pacificatory pacifist peaceful placid quiet restful still tranquil

ADJECTIVE

peaceable

Synonyms

STRONG

peaceful

WEAK

amiable amicable calm complacent conciliatory gentle irenic mild neighborly nonviolent pacific pacificatory pacifist placid quiet restful still tranquil

Antonyms

WEAK

belligerent cold cool mean unfriendly

ADJECTIVE

peaceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amicable bloodless calm harmonious neutral nonviolent placid quiet smooth steady tranquil

STRONG

peaceable

WEAK

all quiet at peace collected composed constant easeful equable free from strife gentle halcyon irenic level mellow neutralist nonbelligerent on friendly terms on good terms pacifistic placatory restful sociable still undisturbed unruffled untroubled without hostility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated broken excited intermittent loud noisy rough turbulent unfriendly violent wild

WEAK

clamorous disturbed

Example Sentences

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"Japan's past as a peace-loving nation has been valued by the region and by international community. This fact will not be shaken by false claims, because it is a fact," he said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He wants nothing to do with the afflicted, no matter how peace-loving they appear.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

“We are a peace-loving nation and there is no place for violent extremism in Australia.”

From New York Times • May 5, 2024

“We are a peace-loving nation and there is no place for violent extremism in Australia,” he added.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

They were all skillful craftsmen, the men of their houses, peace-loving people.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

peace-loving

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