peaceableness

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peaceableness - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     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.
            [1913 Webster]

peaceableness - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  peaceableness
      n 1: a state that is calm and tranquil [syn: peaceableness,
           peacefulness]