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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 a person's nature or behavior that is inclined to avoid conflict.
- Peaceful generally refers to a state or condition that is calm, tranquil, or free of disturbance.
- If someone is peaceable, they actively promote peace and avoid aggression.
- A peaceful environment is calm and serene without noise or disturbance.
- Remember, peaceable is more about disposition and peaceful is more about atmosphere.
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