PEACEABLE

Meaning

Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

Etymology

Origin: French

From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-02-27PABCEIL
• 2025-04-10CALEBKP
• 2024-04-27BAOECLP
• 2024-02-13BALECIP
• 2023-11-18EABCKLP