Category:Peaceable

Peace"a*ble, a. Etym: [oe. peisible, f. paisible.]

Defn: 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.

Syn. -- peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; Still. -- 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.