peaceableness

6.7

A calm, quiet way of behaving that avoids conflict

noun
/ˈpiːsəblnəs/

: paz

The community admired his peaceableness, as he always sought dialogue instead of conflict.

Examples

Her peaceableness during the debate helped de-escalate the tension in the room.
What explains their peaceableness?

Academic text (1996)
Practicing peaceableness can lead to stronger relationships and a more harmonious environment.

Synonyms

peace

vspeaceableness

∞ 1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

adds a social tilt by also meaning willingness to avoid conflict

peace of mind

vspeaceableness

64 3.0

A calm feeling with no worry

adds a social element of preferring harmonious relations with others

calm

vspeaceableness

52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

includes that calmness but also a disposition to avoid conflict

tranquility

vspeaceableness

49 4.0

A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry

focuses more on personal inclination to keep peace with others

serenity

vspeaceableness

48 4.4

A calm, peaceful feeling without worry

is similar but adds a behavioral aim to prevent conflict

peace and quiet

vspeaceableness

Informal

43 1.0

A calm time or place with little noise

is more personal, focusing on calm disposition and avoiding conflict

inner peace

vspeaceableness

14 4.4

A calm feeling inside when your mind is free from worry

is broader, covering calm behavior and conflict avoidance generally

calmness

vspeaceableness

9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

adds social avoidance of conflict beyond merely being calm

equanimity

vspeaceableness

Formal

8 8.6

A calm, steady mind when things are difficult

is wider, also including a friendly avoidance of disputes in general

sense of peace

vspeaceableness

7 3.9

A deep calm and quiet feeling inside that makes you feel relaxed

is more outward, highlighting peaceful behaviour toward others

peacefulness

vspeaceableness

4 2.7

A calm, quiet feeling with no worry

emphasizes avoidance of conflict as well as calm temperament

quietude

vspeaceableness

Literature

3 8.0

A calm, peaceful feeling or time

leans more toward active avoidance of arguments and tension

placidity

vspeaceableness

1 7.0

A calm, peaceful feeling when things are quiet and steady

stresses calm plus a clear tendency to avoid disagreement

amicability

vspeaceableness

6.2

A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict

is centered on calm temperament plus deliberately avoiding conflicts

amicableness

vspeaceableness

7.7

A friendly, pleasant way of acting that avoids quarrels

covers calm character but emphasizes peacekeeping rather than friendliness

unhurriedness

vspeaceableness

6.9

A calm, slow way of acting without hurry

focuses on calm plus a specific wish to avoid conflict rather than slow pace

Antonyms

conflict

397 2.3

A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas

agitation

Literature

9 4.6

Public protest and unrest that asks for change in society

How Peaceful

serenity

48 4.4

tranquility

49 4.0

peaceableness

6.7

calmness

9 2.7

Surface Forms

peaceableness singular

peaceablenesses plural

Morphology

peaceableness = peaceable (transparent) = peace + able + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to 'peaceable' (which itself is 'peace' + '-able'), and the meaning is directly derived from these components.

Etymology

Peaceableness comes from the simple word peace, meaning 'calm' or 'agreement', plus the endings -able meaning 'able to' and -ness that makes a 'state'. So, peaceableness is the state of being calm and willing to avoid conflict.