peaceably
sə 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.
Related forms
peace·a·ble·ness, noun
peace·a·bly, adverb
un·peace·a·ble, adjective
un·peace·a·b·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. amicable, friendly, amiable.
1. amicable, friendly, amiable.
Antonyms
1. quarrelsome, hostile.
1. quarrelsome, hostile.
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peaceable (ˈpiːsəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | inclined towards peace |
| 2. | tranquil; calm |
| 'peaceableness | |
| —n | |
| 'peaceably | |
| —adv | |
| peaceable (ˈpiːsəbəl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | inclined towards peace |
| 2. | tranquil; calm |
| 'peaceableness | |
| —n | |
| 'peaceably | |
| —adv | |
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