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peaceable
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peace·a·ble
/
ˈpi
sə
bəl
/
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-s
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-b
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adjective
1.
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.
Origin:
1300–50;
Middle English
pesible
<
Middle French
paisible.
See
peace
,
-able
Related forms
peace·a·ble·ness,
noun
peace·a·bly,
adverb
un·peace·a·ble,
adjective
un·peace·a·b·ly,
adverb
Can be confused:
peaceable,
peaceful
(see synonym note at
peaceful
).
Synonyms
1.
amicable, friendly, amiable.
Antonyms
1.
quarrelsome, hostile.
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peaceable
(ˈpiːsəb
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
inclined towards peace
2.
tranquil; calm
'peaceableness
—
n
'peaceably
—
adv
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