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   peaceable

   /ˈpiːsəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. inclined to avoid conflict or dissent: "an industrious, peaceable people" Similar peace-lovingunwarlikenon-belligerentnon-violentnon-combativenon-aggressiveconflict-freeeasyeasy-goingplacidgentlemeekmildinoffensivegood-naturedeven-temperedamiableamicablefriendlyaffablegenialcivilcooperativeconciliatorypacificpacifistanti-wardove-likedovishrare:irenicpacifisticOpposite aggressivebelligerent
   • ▪ free from conflict or dissent; peaceful: "peaceable 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] disposed to peace : not contentious or quarrelsome. quietly behaved.

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   PEACEABLE definition: 1. without violence; peaceful: 2. avoiding arguments: 3. without violence; peaceful: . Learn more.

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   peaceable: 1 adj inclined or disposed to peace “they met in a peaceable spirit” Synonyms: peace-loving peaceful not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war adj disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature “a quiet and peaceable person” “in a peaceable and orderly manner” Synonyms: pacific peaceful not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war adj not ...

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   Peaceable definition: inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile. See examples of PEACEABLE used in a sentence.

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   2 meanings: 1. inclined towards peace 2. tranquil; calm.... Click for more definitions.

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   PEACEABLE meaning: 1. without violence; peaceful: 2. avoiding arguments: 3. without violence; peaceful: . Learn more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · peaceable ( comparative more peaceable, superlative most peaceable) Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.] Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

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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.

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    Peaceable definition: Inclined or disposed to peace; promoting calm. In character the Indians are, as a rule, peaceable, though conscious of their numerical superiority and at times driven to join in the revolutions which so often disturb the course of local politics; they are often intensely religious, but with a few exceptions are thriftless, indolent and inveterate gamblers.

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    A complete guide to the word "PEACEABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.