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peaceable

peace·a·ble
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pee-suh-buh l]
    • /ˈpi sə bəl/
    • /ˈpiː.sə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pee-suh-buh l]
    • /ˈpi sə bəl/

Definitions of peaceable word

  • adjective peaceable inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile: a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition. 1
  • adjective peaceable peaceful; tranquil: in peaceable periods; a peaceable adjustment of a dispute. 1
  • adjective peaceable peaceful, non-violent 1
  • adjective peaceable Someone who is peaceable tries to avoid quarrelling or fighting with other people. 0
  • adjective peaceable inclined towards peace 0
  • adjective peaceable tranquil; calm 0

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Origin of peaceable

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English pesible < Middle French paisible. See peace, -able

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Parts of speech for Peaceable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

peaceable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for peaceable

adj peaceable

  • abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
  • all together — in chorus, in unison
  • amicable — When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling.
  • at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
  • buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.

adjective peaceable

  • forbearant — Forbearing.
  • neutralist — a person who advocates or adheres to a policy of strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
  • nonbelligerent — of or relating to a country whose status or policy is one of nonbelligerency.
  • nonprovocative — Not provocative.
  • nonresisting — Unresisting; without resistance.

noun peaceable

  • nonviolence — absence or lack of violence; state or condition of avoiding violence.

Antonyms for peaceable

adj peaceable

  • acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.

adjective peaceable

  • argumentative — Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people.
  • combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.

Top questions with peaceable

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