peaceable

[US]/'piːsəb(ə)l/
[UK]/'pisəbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. inclined or disposed to avoid strife; not argumentative or hostile
n. a state of tranquility or quiet
adv. in a peaceable manner

Example Sentences

a peaceable community

They met in a peaceable spirit.

they were famed as an industrious, peaceable, practical people.

And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the fierce anger of the LORD. dan sunyi sepilah padang rumput yang sentosa, oleh karena murka TUHAN yang menyala-nyala itu.

a peaceable solution to the conflict

to live in a peaceable community

to maintain a peaceable relationship

a peaceable resolution to the dispute

to be known for their peaceable nature

a peaceable coexistence with other nations

to promote peaceable negotiations

to seek a peaceable outcome

Real-world Examples

Always be as contented, peaceable, and grateful as you now are.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Yet countries do escape poverty, and do not always grow more peaceable in the process.

Source: The Economist - International

Chinese peasants were honest and peaceable, but disaster befell them just the same.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

“Yes, ” said Dumbledore. “I am sure that once we take the Horcrux, we shall find them less peaceable.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

" Will you come peaceable, or do I handcuff you" ?

Source: The Sound and the Fury

They are mostly peaceable and take care of their offspring.

Source: Lynn

Besides, when the incline became more gentle, it would of course resume its peaceable course.

Source: The Journey to the Heart of the Earth

He figured that Indians would be as peaceable as anybody else if they were let alone.

Source: The little cabin on the grassland.

But I think of him still as a man peaceable at heart, and definitely a gentleman.

Source: Cross Stream (Part 1)

This was most definitely NOT a Peaceable fishing boat.

Source: How to Speak Dragonese

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