Peaceable Definition & Meaning
peaceable
- adjective
- inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens"
- not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
- 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"
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- What does peaceable mean?
- inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens" not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep" 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"
- What part of speech is peaceable?
- Peaceable is an adjective.
- How many definitions does peaceable have?
- Peaceable has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).