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English adjective: peaceable | |||
| 1. | peaceable inclined or disposed to peace | ||
| Samples | They met in a peaceable spirit. Peace-loving citizens. | ||
| Synonyms | peace-loving | ||
| Similar | peaceable, peaceful | ||
| Antonyms | unpeaceful | ||
| 2. | peaceable not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war | ||
| Samples | A peaceful nation. Peaceful times. A far from peaceful Christmas. Peaceful sleep. | ||
| Synonyms | peaceful | ||
| Similar | dovish, halcyon, irenic, nonbelligerent, pacific, pacifist, pacifistic, peace-loving, peaceable, peaceable | ||
| See also | amicable, nonaggressive, nonviolent, quiet, unaggressive | ||
| Antonyms | unpeaceful | ||
| 3. | peaceable disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | pacific | ||
| Similar | peaceable, peaceful | ||
| Antonyms | unpeaceful | ||
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