Peaceable

Quick meaning: Peaceable is an adjective meaning Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

Meaning

Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

More Meanings

1. Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

Example Sentences

But in the Muslim world we are dealing with regimes who have banished, imprisoned, silenced or neutralised all opposition, even where this is entirely peaceable.

But if you talk to people here privately, they suggest there are three possible scenarios. The first (intended to sound incredible) is that Israel’s biggest neighbour will be transformed into a peaceable, pluralist democracy.

Though unusual in the Dublin area he knew that it was not by any means unknown for desperadoes who had next to nothing to live on to be abroad waylaying and generally terrorising peaceable pedestrians by placing a pistol at their head ….

Synonyms for peaceable

Depending on context, synonyms include dovelike, dovish, irenic, irenical, non-violent, pacific.

Antonyms for peaceable

Common opposites include antipacifist, bellicist, bellicose, hawkish, martial, militant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include peaceful, pacific, tranquil, quiet, restful, non-violent.

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