English · Adjectives
more peaceful
/mɔːr ˈpiːsfʊl/
[/mɔːr ˈpiːsfʊl/]
comparative of peaceful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'peaceful', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This village is more peaceful than the city.
This village is more peaceful than the city.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'peaceful' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.