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    peaceable
    /ˈpiːsəbl/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEACEABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈpiː.sə.b ə l / us / 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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › peaceablePeaceable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    How to use peaceable in a sentence. disposed to peace : not contentious or quarrelsome; quietly behaved; free from strife or disorder… See the full definition

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › peaceablePeaceable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone or something that is peaceable tends to avoid conflict. A peaceable demonstration would most likely involve lots of protest banners instead of angry rioters. A peaceable group of people finds non-violent ways to resolve disagreements — you could call such a group a peaceable society.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › peaceablePEACEABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEACEABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Jun 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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpeaceable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPEACEABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › peaceablePeaceable - definition of peaceable by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › peaceable_adjpeaceable, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word peaceable mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word peaceable, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. peaceable has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Middle English) weather (Middle English) See meaning & use.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › peaceablePeaceable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Peaceable Definition. Fond of, inclined toward, or promoting peace; not quarrelsome. At peace; peaceful. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]