Synonyms of peaceable

45 similar words · 12 opposite words

Another word for peaceable is still. Other synonyms of peaceable are pacific, peaceful, laid-back, level-headed and cool-headed. The opposite of peaceable is bellicose.

Synonyms and similar words for peaceable

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

dovishPeaceful, conciliatory.
irenicPromoting or fitted to promote peace or peacemaking, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational...
pacatePeaceful, tranquil.
pacificCalm, peaceful.
pacifisticOf or pertaining to pacifism; pacifist.
peacefulInclined to peace.
rooliePeaceful; still.

adjectiveCharacterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

placidCalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil.
sereneCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
calm
steady
collectedCool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
composedShowing composure.
cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
equable
equanimousCalm and composed; of stable disposition.
equanimitableSynonym of equanimous.
even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
even-mindedHaving equanimity.
even-temperedRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
level-headedSensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
mellowWell-matured from age or experience; not impetuous or impulsive; calm, dignified, gentle.
phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
quietHaving little motion or activity; calm.
relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
sedateOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected...
stillNot moving; calm.
tranquilFree from emotional or mental disturbance.
unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.
unfazed
unflappableRemaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
unflusteredNot flustered; calm.
unperturbableNot perturbable.
unruffableImperturbable.
unruffledCalm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
untumultuousNot tumultuous; calm, placid.

adjectiveMore synonyms

anti-bellicist
dovelikePeaceful; innocent; pacifist.
irenicalSynonym of irenic (“promoting or fitted to promote peace, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational...
non-violentOf a person or movement, opposed to violence.
pacifistOf or relating to pacifism; pacifistic.
unaggressiveNot aggressive; peaceable; not violent.

Opposite of peaceable

adjectiveMore antonyms

antipacifistOpposing pacifism.
bellicistOf or relating to bellicism, a bellicist, bellicists, advocating war, who is war-centered or war-oriented.
bellicoseWarlike or combative in nature; aggressively hostile.
hawkish
martial
militant
philopolemicExalting or supporting conflict or war.
quarrelsomeArgumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.
unpacifistNot pacifist.
unpeaceableNot peaceable.
violent
warhungryAdvocating war.

Meaning of peaceable

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

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Questions about synonyms of peaceable

What is another word for peaceable?: Peaceable has 45 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, pacific, peaceful, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed, non-violent and quiet.
What is the opposite of peaceable?: The opposite of peaceable is bellicose. Other antonyms of peaceable are quarrelsome.
What does peaceable mean?: Peaceable means favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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