peaceable
[ pee-suh-buhl ]
/ ˈpi sə bəl /
adjective
inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile: a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition.
peaceful; tranquil: in peaceable periods; a peaceable adjustment of a dispute.
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peaceable
/ (ˈpiːsəbəl) /
adjective
inclined towards peace
tranquil; calm
Derived Formspeaceableness, nounpeaceably, adverb
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Word Origin and History for peaceably
peaceable
early 14c., from Old French paisible "peaceful" (12c.), from pais (see peace). Related: Peacably.
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