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Peaceable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Peaceable has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

inclined or disposed to peace

"they met in a peaceable spirit"

"peace-loving citizens"

2

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

"a peaceful nation"

"peaceful times"

"a far from peaceful Christmas"

"peaceful sleep"

3

disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

"the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force"

"a quiet and peaceable person"

"in a peaceable and orderly manner"

4

Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

Example Sentences
"they met in a peaceable spirit" adjective
"peace-loving citizens" adjective
"a peaceful nation" adjective
"peaceful times" adjective
"a far from peaceful Christmas" adjective
"peaceful sleep" adjective
"the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force" adjective
"a quiet and peaceable person" adjective
"in a peaceable and orderly manner" adjective
See Also
peaceably peace peaceful unaggressive peaceableness peaceability tranquil placable
Related Terms
Antonyms
unpeaceful
Rhyming Words
ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable
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