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Meaning of PLACABLE

Pronunciation:  'plakubul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  easily calmed or pacified
 
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 Synonyms: appeasable, conciliable, mitigable
 
 Antonyms: implacable
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pla"ca*ble\, a. [L. placabilis, fr. placare to quiet,
pacify: cf. F. placable. See {Placate}.]
Capable of being appeased or pacified; ready or willing to be
pacified; willing to forgive or condone.
      Methought I saw him placable and mild.   --Milton.
 
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