PEACEABLENESS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

peaceableness

noun

Definition of peaceableness

as in peace

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Noun

The president has traded barbs and missile strikes with Tehran regarding the flow of regional commerce through the international waterway since peace talks with Iran broke down last month.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026
Over 30 hours, Reagan and Gorbachev fiercely debated in an effort to bring peace and the end of the Cold War.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of peace

Noun

By contrast, collectivist societies focus more on social harmony and prioritise the group over individual goals, with decisions made based on what is best for the wider community.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While there was a period of harmony between the two coasts, that imploded after Shakur was ambushed at a Times Square recording studio in November 1994.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

This, unsurprisingly, has created tension with some residents, particularly those who view TCU’s ambition as a threat to their peace, tranquility and housing affordability.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
The five-person clan (including a charming Max Greenfield as patriarch Ted, and Eitan Friedman and Matan Friedman as those wild brothers) live in relative domestic tranquility in Small Town Anywhere, USA.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of tranquility

Noun

Banderas explained that his split from Griffith was smooth, and the two actors have remained on good terms thanks to the calmness of their breakup.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
This also includes prioritizing calmness in your pacing, communication style, sensory design, customer service systems and even leadership culture.

— Prof. Dr. Anabel von Preußen - Ternès von Hattburg, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of calmness

Noun

Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Henley & Partners says its new analysis comparing the two indexes reveals a strong positive relationship between peacefulness and passport power.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of peacefulness

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