at peace

phrase

: in a state of harmony or tranquility

The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.

She's at peace with their decision.

The sisters are at peace with each other.

Examples of at peace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Strapped to a gurney in the execution chamber, Pike described herself as at peace. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Miley Cyrus, who’s going by just Miley these days, has never seemed more at peace with herself. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

There are times when things are clicking in the economy and both of the two Fed mandates are at peace with each other. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at peace

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase