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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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   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.

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   The meaning of PEACEABLE is disposed to peace : not contentious or quarrelsome. How to use peaceable in a sentence.

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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.

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

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   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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   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.

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

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

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    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.]

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    peaceable meaning, definition, what is peaceable: someone who is peaceable does not like f...: Learn more.