EnglishMain Dictionary
peaceable
Universal Words
adjective
1 not involving or causing argument or violence
SYNPEACEFUL:
A peaceable settlement has been reached. * A peaceable crowd gathered outside the White House.
2 not liking to argue; wishing to live in peace with others
SYNPEACEFUL, CALM:
a peaceable nature / character * I like to think of myself as a peaceable man. * They sat in peaceable silence. (= they were not arguing).
peaceably adverb
