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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (3)

1. inclined or disposed to peace;
- Example: "they met in a peaceable spirit"
- Example: "peace-loving citizens"
[syn: peaceable, peace-loving]

2. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war;
- Example: "a peaceful nation"
- Example: "peaceful times"
- Example: "a far from peaceful Christmas"
- Example: "peaceful sleep"
[syn: peaceful, peaceable]

3. disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature;
- Example: "the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force"
- Example: "a quiet and peaceable person"
- Example: "in a peaceable and orderly manner"
[syn: pacific, peaceable]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Peaceable \Peace"a*ble\, a. [OE. peisible, F. paisible.] 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. [1913 Webster] Syn: Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still. Usage: 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. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

peaceable adj 1: inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens" [syn: peaceable, peace-loving] 2: not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep" [syn: peaceful, peaceable] [ant: unpeaceful] 3: 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" [syn: pacific, peaceable]