Peaceably


[pee-suh-buh l] /ˈpi sə bəl/

adjective
1.
inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile:
a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition.
2.
; tranquil:
in peaceable periods; a peaceable adjustment of a dispute.
/ˈpiːsəbəl/
adjective
1.
inclined towards peace
2.
tranquil; calm
adj.

early 14c., from Old French paisible “peaceful” (12c.), from pais (see peace). Related: Peacably.

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