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peaceableness |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Peaceable \Peace"a*ble\, a. [OE. peisible, F. paisible.] Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from or not disposed to war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome. -- {Peace"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Peace"a*bly}, adv Syn: Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still Usage: {Peaceable}, {Peaceful}. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes ``in the spirit of peace;'' latter; ``in the possession or enjoyment of peace.'' A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: peaceableness n : a state that is calm and tranquil [syn: {peacefulness}]
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