PEACEABLE


Meaning of PEACEABLE in English

/ ˈpiːsəbl; NAmE / adjective

1.

not involving or causing argument or violence

SYN peaceful :

A peaceable settlement has been reached.

2.

not liking to argue; wishing to live in peace with others

SYN peaceful , calm :

a peaceable character

►  peace·ably / -əbli; NAmE / adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from Old French peisible , alteration of plaisible , from late Latin placibilis pleasing, from Latin placere to please.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.