Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: peaceable
IPA transcription: [p'isəbəl]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: peaceable, peace-loving
    Meaning: inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens"
Usage examples
  • It could be no impediment to reforms of the State constitution by a majority of the people in a legal and peaceable mode.
  • "Do you know, girls," said Grace, as they left the gymnasium that afternoon, "I am sorry that Eleanor won't be peaceable.
  • Some women did in a peaceable, and perfectly lawful manner, display suffrage banners on the public street near the White House.
  • They pretended that they were only going to the city to represent their case themselves directly to the government, and then to march back again in a peaceable manner.