Definition of peaceable Peaceable

/piˈsʌbʌl/ - [peesubul] - peace•a•ble

We found 7 definitions of peaceable from 4 different sources.

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What does peaceable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

peaceable - inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens"
  peace-loving
  peaceful, peaceable not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
  peaceful
  unpeaceful not peaceful; "unpeaceful times"; "an unpeaceful marriage"
  amicable characterized by friendship and good will
  nonviolent achieved without bloodshed; "an unbloody transfer of power"
  quiet of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
  nonaggressive, unaggressive not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
  halcyon idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; "a halcyon atmosphere"
  irenic conducive to peace; "irenic without being namby-pamby"; "an irenic attitude toward former antagonists"
  nonbelligerent not directly at war; "nonbelligerent nations"
  pacific, peaceable promoting peace; "the result of this pacific policy was that no troops were called up"
  dovish, pacifist, pacifistic opposed to war
peaceable - 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"
  pacific
  peaceful, peaceable not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • peaceable (Adjective)
    Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence of people, actions etc..
  • peaceable (Adjective)
    Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • peaceable (a.)
    Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.

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  • peaceable, adjective.

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