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1. WordNet® 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]

2. 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]

Thesaurus Results for Peaceable:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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