peaceable
1. inclined or disposed to peace (Freq. 2)
- they met in a peaceable spirit
- peace-loving citizens
• Syn:
peace-loving
• Similar to:
peaceful
• Derivationally related forms:
peaceableness
2. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
- a peaceful nation
- peaceful times
- a far from peaceful Christmas
- peaceful sleep
• Syn:
peaceful
• Ant:
unpeaceful (for: peaceful)
• Similar to:
halcyon, irenic, nonbelligerent, pacific, pacifist,
pacifistic, dovish, peace-loving
• See Also:
amicable, nonviolent, quiet, unaggressive, nonaggressive
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
• Syn:
pacific
• Similar to:
peaceful
• Derivationally related forms:
peaceableness
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