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   Peace·a·ble

   /ˈpēsəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. inclined to avoid argument or violent conflict: "they were famed as an industrious, peaceable, practical people" Similar peace-lovingunwarlikenonbelligerentnonviolentnoncombativenonaggressiveconflict-freeeasyeasygoingplacidgentlemeekmildinoffensivegood-naturedeven-temperedamiableamicablefriendlyaffablegenialcivilcooperativeconciliatorypacificpacifistantiwardove-likedovishrare:irenicpacifisticOpposite aggressivebelligerent
   • ▪ free from argument or conflict; peaceful: "the mainly peaceable daily demonstrations for democratic reform" Similar peacefulstrife-freeharmoniousamicableamiablefriendlycordialwell behavedlaw-abidingdisciplinedorderlycivilizedarchaic:rulyOpposite unrulywarring

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French peisible, alteration of plaisible, from late Latin placibilis ‘pleasing’, from Latin placere ‘to please’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peaceableness noun
   • 2. peaceably adverb

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   peaceable. adjective. /ˈpiːsəbl/. /ˈpiːsəbl/. (formal or literary) not involving or causing argument or violence synonym peaceful. A peaceable settlement has been reached. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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   adjective. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war. synonyms: peaceful. nonaggressive, unaggressive. not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness. amicable. characterized by friendship and good will. halcyon. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity. irenic. conducive to peace. nonbelligerent. not directly at war.

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   May 14, 2024 · inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile. a peaceable person. a peaceable disposition. 2. peaceful; tranquil. in peaceable periods. a peaceable adjustment of a dispute. SYNONYMS 1. amicable, friendly, amiable. ANTONYMS 1. quarrelsome, hostile.

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   Define peaceable. peaceable synonyms, peaceable pronunciation, peaceable translation, English dictionary definition of peaceable. adj. 1. Inclined or disposed to peace; promoting calm: They met in a peaceable spirit. 2. Peaceful; undisturbed. peace′a·ble·ness n. peace′a·bly adv....

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   adjective. us / ˈpiː.sə.b ə l / uk / ˈpiː.sə.b ə l / Add to word list. without violence; peaceful: They believe only in peaceable, non-violent protest. avoiding arguments: a peaceable person. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Peaceful and tranquil. balm. beatitude. consonance. coolness. dust. low-traffic. lull. non-militant. peaceably.

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   Definitions of 'peaceable' Someone who is peaceable tries to avoid arguing or fighting with other people. [written] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'peaceable' American English: pisəbəl British English: piːsəbəl. More. Synonyms of 'peaceable' • peace-loving, friendly, gentle, peaceful [...] • calm, still, quiet, peaceful [...] More.

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   Definition of peaceable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.