peaceable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite inclined or disposed to peace
    peace-loving.
    • they met in a peaceable spirit
    • peace-loving citizens
  2. adjective not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
    peaceful.
    • a peaceful nation
    • peaceful times
    • a far from peaceful Christmas
    • peaceful sleep
  3. adjective satellite disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
    pacific.
    • 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

WordNet

Peace"a*ble adjective
Etymology
OE. peisible, F. paisible.
Definitions
  1. Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome. -- Peace"a*ble*ness, n. -- Peace"a*bly, adv. Syn. -- Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still. -- Peaceable, Peaceful. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes "in the spirit of peace;" latter; "in the possession or enjoyment of peace." A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene.

Webster 1913