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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 is often used to describe a person or group's tendency to avoid conflict.
- Peaceable focuses on the intention or disposition towards peace.
- Peaceful describes a state of tranquility or calmness.
- Peaceful refers to the atmosphere or environment being calm and without disturbance.
- Remember that peaceful is more about the physical or emotional state, while peaceable describes a characteristic or behavior.
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