Someone who is peaceable tries to avoid quarrelling or fighting with other people.
[written]
...an attempt by ruthless people to impose their will on a peaceable majority.
John was always so peaceable, one who invariably saw an opponent's point of view.
More Synonyms of peaceable
peaceable in British English
(ˈpiːsəbəl)
adjective
1.
inclined towards peace
2.
tranquil; calm
Derived forms
peaceableness (ˈpeaceableness)
noun
peaceably (ˈpeaceably)
adverb
peaceable in American English
(ˈpisəbəl)
adjective
1.
fond of, inclined toward, or promoting peace; not quarrelsome
2.
at peace; peaceful
Derived forms
peaceableness (ˈpeaceableness)
noun
peaceably (ˈpeaceably)
adverb
Word origin
ME peisible < OFr
Examples of 'peaceable' in a sentence
peaceable
They had spent a year floundering between one failed peaceable attempt and the next.
Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003)
There were basically three distinct strata to the peaceable attempts.
Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003)
Obviously, you'd prefer a peaceable life.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
All previous peaceable attempts had been specifically directed towards the British government,but this one was being openly proffered to a different party.
Martin Allen THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003)
1 (adjective)
Definition
inclined towards peace
Many normally peaceable people were outraged.
Synonyms
peace-loving
friendly
He has been friendly to me.
gentle
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
peaceful
We have always been a peaceful society.
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
conciliatory
The next time she spoke she used a more conciliatory tone.
amiable
pacific
a country with a pacific policy
amicable
The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.
placid
She was a placid child who rarely cried.
inoffensive
He's a mild, inoffensive man.
dovish
unwarlike
nonbelligerent
2 (adjective)
Definition
tranquil or calm
Synonyms
calm
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
still
He sat very still for several minutes.
quiet
I just want a quiet life.
peaceful
a peaceful scene
serene
She looked as calm and serene as always.
tranquil
The place was tranquil and appealing.
undisturbed
the undisturbed waters of the lake
balmy
a balmy summer's evening
restful
a joyous and restful three days
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amicable
Definition
characterized by friendliness
The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.
Synonyms
friendly,
kindly,
brotherly,
civil,
neighbourly,
peaceful,
polite,
harmonious,
good-humoured,
amiable,
courteous,
cordial,
sociable,
fraternal,
peaceable
in the sense of balmy
Definition
(of weather) mild and pleasant
a balmy summer's evening
Synonyms
mild,
warm,
calm,
moderate,
pleasant,
clement,
tranquil,
temperate,
summery
in the sense of conciliatory
Definition
intended to end a disagreement
The next time she spoke she used a more conciliatory tone.
Synonyms
pacifying,
pacific,
disarming,
appeasing,
mollifying,
peaceable,
placatory,
propitiatory,
soothing,
irenic,
propitiative
Nearby words of
peaceable
payment
payoff
peace
peaceable
peaceful
peacefully
peacemaker
Synonyms of 'peaceable'
peaceable
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of friendly
Definition
showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust
He has been friendly to me.
Synonyms
amiable,
kind,
kindly,
welcoming,
warm,
neighbourly,
thick (informal),
attached,
pally (informal),
helpful,
sympathetic,
fond,
outgoing,
comradely,
confiding,
affectionate,
receptive,
benevolent,
attentive,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
fraternal,
good,
close,
on good terms,
chummy (informal),
peaceable,
companionable,
clubby,
well-disposed,
buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian),
palsy-walsy (informal),
matey or maty (British, informal),
on visiting terms
in the sense of gentle
Definition
soft
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
Synonyms
kind,
loving,
kindly,
peaceful,
soft,
quiet,
pacific,
tender,
mild,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
amiable,
meek,
lenient,
placid,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
sweet-tempered,
tender-hearted,
dove-like
in the sense of inoffensive
Definition
causing no harm or annoyance
He's a mild, inoffensive man.
Synonyms
harmless,
mild,
innocuous,
retiring,
quiet,
innocent,
neutral,
humble,
unobtrusive,
peaceable,
unobjectionable,
unoffending,
innoxious,
nonprovocative
in the sense of mild
Definition
gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
Synonyms
gentle,
kind,
easy,
soft,
pacific,
calm,
moderate,
forgiving,
tender,
pleasant,
mellow,
compassionate,
indulgent,
serene,
easy-going,
amiable,
meek,
placid,
docile,
merciful,
peaceable,
forbearing,
equable,
easy-oasy (slang),
chilled (informal)
in the sense of pacific
Definition
tending to bring peace
a country with a pacific policy
Synonyms
nonaggressive,
pacifist,
nonviolent,
friendly,
gentle,
mild,
peace-loving,
peaceable,
dovish,
nonbelligerent,
dovelike
in the sense of peaceful
We have always been a peaceful society.
Synonyms
peace-loving,
conciliatory,
peaceable,
placatory,
irenic,
pacific,
unwarlike
in the sense of peaceful
Definition
calm or tranquil
a peaceful scene
Synonyms
calm,
still,
quiet,
gentle,
pleasant,
soothing,
tranquil,
placid,
restful,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of placid
Definition
having a calm appearance or nature
She was a placid child who rarely cried.
Synonyms
calm,
cool,
quiet,
peaceful,
even,
collected,
gentle,
mild,
composed,
serene,
tranquil,
undisturbed,
unmoved,
untroubled,
unfazed (informal),
unruffled,
self-possessed,
imperturbable,
equable,
even-tempered,
unexcitable,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of quiet
Definition
free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion