Definitions for Peaceable
ˈpi sə bəlpeace·able

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peaceable, peace-lovingadjective

   inclined or disposed to peace

   "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens"

2. peaceful, peaceableadjective

   not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

   "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"

3. pacific, peaceableadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peaceableadjective

   Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

2. peaceableadjective

   Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

3. Etymology: From pesible, peisible, paisible, from pais + -ible; later remodelled after.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Peaceableadjective

   Etymology: from peace.

   1. Free from war; free from tumult.

   The most peaceable way for you, if you do take a thief, is to let him shew himself, and steal out of your company. William Shakespeare.

   The reformation of England was introduced in a peaceable manner, by the supreme power in parliament. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Quiet; undisturbed.

   The laws were first intended for the reformation of abuses and peaceable continuance of the subject. Edmund Spenser.

   Lie, Philo, untouch’d on my peaceable shelf,
   Nor take it amiss, that so little I heed thee;
   I’ve no envy to thee, and some love to myself,
   Then why should I answer; since first I must read thee. Pri.

   3. Not violent; not bloody.

   The Chaldæans flattered both Cæsar and Pompey with long lives and a happy and peaceable death; both which fell out extremely contrary. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   4. Not quarrelsome; not turbulent.

   These men are peaceable, therefore let them dwell in the land and trade. Genesis xxxiv. 21.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peaceable

   Peaceable generally refers to something or someone that is inclined to live in peace and avoid conflict. It can describe a person who is not aggressive and is quiet and calm. In the context of a situation or environment, it suggests tranquility, harmony, and freedom from disturbances or disagreements.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Peaceableadjective

   begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Peaceable in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Peaceable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Peaceable in a Sentence

1. James Dickey:

   We are prepared to take all necessary steps to proceed in the peaceable exercise of our constitutionally protected rights.

2. John Locke:

   Men being by nature all free, equal and independent, no one can be put out of his estate and subjected to the political power of another without his own consent which is done by agreeing with other men, to join and unite into a community for their comfortable, safe, and peaceable living in a secure enjoyment of their properties.

3. Geoffrey Berman:

   While we must and do respect the rights of the people to peaceable protest, that right does not extend to breaking the law in ways that put others at risk.

4. Samuel Adams:

   That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience or to prevent the people of the United states who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms...

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Peaceable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peaceable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Peaceable
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Peaceable