peaceable

/ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/

//ˈpiːsəb(ə)l// adj

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"peaceable" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“peaceable” is uncommon English (frequency #59,612 among 4,417 “P” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#59,612
frequency rank, English
4,417
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

Corpus desk

Index EN-peaceable · peaceable · English

peaceable · rank #59,612 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #59,612
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,417
  • PHOTO-FINISH peacebuilding

Nearest frequency peer: peacebuilding (+1 rank slots)

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Long-tail ranks near “peaceable”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “peaceable” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for peaceable
PropertyValue
Headwordpeaceable
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/
Letters9
Frequency rank#59,612
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “peaceable” in English

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).peaceablefalls in this rarity band:

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The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Rare peers in the same band: “peacebuilding” (#59,613), “peeved” (#59,614), “pathologic” (#59,609). Among 4,417 “P” headwords, “peaceable” is #59,612. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

peaceable is uncommon English at frequency #59,612 among 4,417 “P” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

peaceable doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able. The correct English form is peaceable, spelled P-E-A-C-E-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
  2. 2
    Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how peaceable appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. But in the Muslim world we are dealing with regimes who have banished, imprisoned, silenced or neutralised all opposition, even where this is entirely peaceable.
  2. But if you talk to people here privately, they suggest there are three possible scenarios. The first (intended to sound incredible) is that Israel’s biggest neighbour will be transformed into a peaceable, pluralist democracy.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

anti-bellicistdovelikedovishirenicirenicalnon-violentpacificpacifistpacifisticpeaceablepeacefulunaggressive

Antonyms

antipacifistbellicistbellicosehawkishmartialmilitantphilopolemicquarrelsomeunpacifistunpeaceableviolentwarhungry

This word in other languages

pacifista(Español)friedliebend(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "peaceable"?
"peaceable" is spelled P-E-A-C-E-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/.
What does "peaceable" mean?
As an adjective, "peaceable" means: Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
How do you pronounce "peaceable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "peaceable" is /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "peaceable"?
From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "peaceable", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list