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peaceable, peaceful
peaceable (PEE suh buhl) (adjective)
1. Characteristic of a situation without conflict or disorder: The peaceable and nonaggressive protest march on the university campus was well attended.
2. Not quarrelsome; amiable; inoffensive: Marvin has a peaceable relationship with his cousins and their families.
2. Not quarrelsome; amiable; inoffensive: Marvin has a peaceable relationship with his cousins and their families.
peaceful (PEES fuhl) (adjective)
Of or relating to a time without violence or turbulence: The years that Jerry lived in the country were peaceful and productive because he was able to concentrate on his new novel and to enjoy life.
The valley was so peaceful that it is difficult to imagine a peaceable time that didn't exist there.
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peaceful (adjective)
1. Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war.
2. Quiet, calm, and tranquil; such as, a peaceful atmosphere.
3. Serene and untroubled in one's mind.
4. Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable.
2. Quiet, calm, and tranquil; such as, a peaceful atmosphere.
3. Serene and untroubled in one's mind.
4. Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable.
A peaceful period is when everybody talks about war and which never lasts long enough to enable us to finish paying for past wars.
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Quotes: Peace, Peaceful
An interval of confusion between wars: peace quotes.
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“peaceful”
(Latin: peace, peaceful, calm, quiet; eased anger or agitation)
(an interval of confusion between wars)
(Latin: tranquility, calmness; peaceful, calm)
(Latin: friend, friendly; loveable; goodwill, cordial; peaceful relations)