peaceable

== English == === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace +‎ -able. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ === Adjective === peaceable (comparative more peaceable, superlative most peaceable) Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.] Synonyms: dovish, irenic, pacate, pacific, pacifistic, peaceful, roolie; see also Thesaurus:peaceable Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.] Synonyms: placid, serene; see also Thesaurus:calm , Episode 16: Though unusual in the Dublin area he knew that it was not by any means unknown for desperadoes who had next to nothing to live on to be abroad waylaying and generally terrorising peaceable pedestrians by placing a pistol at their head [...]. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === peaceful