— peaceableness , n. — peaceably , adv.
/pee"seuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile: a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition.
2. peaceful; tranquil: in peaceable periods; a peaceable adjustment of a dispute.
[ 1300-50; ME pesible paisible. See PEACE, -ABLE ]
Syn. 1. amicable, friendly, amiable.
Ant. 1. quarrelsome, hostile.