adjective
peaceable
PEE-suh-bul/ˈpiːsəbl/
Peaceful and not inclined to violence or conflict.
Our neighbors are peaceable people who prefer discussion to arguments.
Etymology
Paisible meant peaceful and came from the word for peace. Applied to a person's disposition, this idea describes someone gentle and non-quarrelsome, inclined to avoid violence.
In context
we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all goodness and honesty
More examples
- The crowd remains peaceable despite the long delay.
- They seek a peaceable resolution to the dispute.
- Even under pressure, she stays calm and peaceable.
Forms
peaceable · more peaceable · most peaceable
peaceably adverb — In a peaceful way, without conflict.
Similar words
- peaceful
- Emphasizes calm or lack of disturbance, not necessarily someone's disposition.
- nonviolent
- Excludes physical violence but can describe confrontational actions.