Peace'a-ble, a.

a. [Fr. paisible, Pr. pazible, paizible.]

1. Free from war, tumult, public commotion, or private feud or quarrel; not engaged in hostilities with others.
2. Disposed to peace; as, the neighbors are peaceable; the men are peaceable.
3. Undisturbed by anxiety or excitement; quiet; tranquil; as, his mind is very peaceable.

Syn.—Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; undisturbed; serene; mild; still.—PEACEABLE, PEACEFUL. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, &c., in reference to external hostility, attack, &c.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes “in the spirit of peace;” the latter, “in the possession or enjoyment of peace.” A peaceable disposition; a peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life. What do these worthies But rob and spoil, burn, slaughter, and enslave Peaceable nations? Milton. As one disarmed, his anger all he lost: And thus with peaceful words upraised her soon. Milton.