PEACEABLE

peaceful, peaceable

(adjective) not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; “a peaceful nation”; “peaceful times”; “a far from peaceful Christmas”; “peaceful sleep”

pacific, peaceable

(adjective) disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature; “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”

peaceable, peace-loving

(adjective) inclined or disposed to peace; “they met in a peaceable spirit”; “peace-loving citizens”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

peaceable (comparative more peaceable, superlative most peaceable)

Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]

Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

Source: Wiktionary

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Peace"a*ble, a. Etym: [OE. peisible, F. paisible.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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