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Peaceable vs. Peaceful
Peaceable
/ˈpiːsəbəl/Examples:
The town remained peaceable even during the festival.Her peaceable nature made her a calming presence.They reached a peaceable agreement after long discussions.
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Peaceful
/ˈpiːsfəl/Examples:
The sound of the moving water was soft and peaceful."The sea, Professor, and music make me feel very peaceful."It's oddly peaceful.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Peaceable often describes someone who naturally prefers harmony or avoids conflict, like a peace-loving individual.
- Peaceful is more often used to describe an environment or situation that is calm and tranquil.
- Use peaceable when referring to people who are inclined towards peace.
- Use peaceful when describing a serene and calm setting or condition.
- Remember, the spelling difference with the -able in peaceable often relates to peoples characteristics, while -ful in peaceful' refers to states or environments.
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