Associations to the word «Peaceable»

Wiktionary

PEACEABLE, adjective. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]
PEACEABLE, adjective. Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

Dictionary definition

PEACEABLE, adjective. Inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens".
PEACEABLE, adjective. Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep".
PEACEABLE, adjective. 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".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats