peace|a|ble

peace|a|ble
peace|a|ble «PEE suh buhl», adjective.
1. liking peace; keeping peace: »

Peaceable people keep out of quarrels.

SYNONYM(S): pacific, amicable, friendly.
2. peaceful: »

a peaceable reign.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under peaceful. (Cf.peaceful)
peace´a|ble|ness, noun.
peace´a|bly, adverb.

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