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Pa·cif·ic  (p-sfk)
n.
The Pacific Ocean.
adj.
1. Of, in, or near the Pacific Ocean.
2. Of, on, or near the western coast of the United States.
3. Of or concerning countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, especially those of Asia and North America.

pa·cif·ic  (p-sfk) also pa·cif·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Tending to diminish or put an end to conflict; appeasing.
2. Of a peaceful nature; tranquil.

[French pacifique, from Old French pacifice, from Latin pcificus : px, pc-, peace; see pag- in Indo-European roots + -ficus, -fic.]

pa·cifi·cal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.pacifically - in a peaceable manner; "the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises"
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pacifically [pəˈsɪfɪkəlɪ] ADVpacíficamente
pacifically
adv livein Frieden; saybesänftigend


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" Jacques Three pacifically remarked, "He is so much in your mind, see you, madame.
This dispute, much to the credit as well of the illustrious potentate above mentioned as of the worthy and enlightened directors of the railroad, has been pacifically arranged on the principle of mutual compromise.
Raddle pacifically, 'but they have the advantage of me in numbers, my dear.
 
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