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pacific

(pəsɪfɪk)
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A pacific person, country, or course of action is peaceful or has the aim of bringing about peace.
[formal]
The Liberals were traditionally seen as the more pacific party.
More Synonyms of pacific

Pacific

1. proper noun
The Pacific or the Pacific Ocean is a very large sea to the west of North and South America, and to the east of Asia and Australia.
...an island in the Pacific.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Pacific is used to describe things that are in or that relate to the Pacific Ocean.
...the tiny Pacific island of Pohnpei.

pacific in British English

(pəˈsɪfɪk)
adjective
1. 
tending or conducive to peace; conciliatory
2. 
not aggressive; opposed to the use of force
3. 
free from conflict; peaceful
Derived forms
pacifically (paˈcifically)
adverb
Word origin
C16: from Old French pacifique, from Latin pācificus, from pāx peace + facere to make

Pacific in British English

(pəˈsɪfɪk)
noun
1.  the Pacific
adjective
2. 
of or relating to the Pacific Ocean or its islands

Pacific in American English

(pəˈsɪfɪk)
adjective
of, in, on, or near the Pacific Ocean

pacific in American English

(pəˈsɪfɪk)
adjective
1. 
making or tending to make peace; appeasing; conciliatory
2. 
of a peaceful nature or disposition; not warlike; mild; tranquil; calm
Also ; Rare paˈcifical
Derived forms
pacifically (paˈcifically)
adverb
Word origin
Fr pacifique < L pacificus < pacificare, pacify

Examples of 'pacific' in a sentence
pacific

Luke was a pacific soul; it had been the path of least resistance to agree to Sam's suggestions.
Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)
`We've not got time," said the pacific voice soothingly.
Townsend, Eileen IN LOVE AND WAR (2003)
Daniel looked over at Sister Mary, now responding in what seemed like unusual vehemence for so pacific a personality.
Telushkin, Josef THE UNORTHODOX MURDER OF RABBI MOSS (2003)

Word lists with
pacific

Oceans

1 (adjective) 
Definition
tending to bring peace
a country with a pacific policy
Synonyms
nonaggressive
pacifist
nonviolent
friendly
a friendly atmosphere
gentle
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
peace-loving
peaceable
Many normally peaceable people were outraged.
dovish
nonbelligerent
dovelike
Opposites
violent
,
aggressive
,
hostile
,
belligerent
,
unfriendly
,
unforgiving
,
antagonistic
,
pugnacious
,
warlike
,
nonconciliatory
2 (adjective) 
Definition
tending to bring peace
She spoke in a pacific voice.
Synonyms
peacemaking
diplomatic
appeasing
conciliatory
The next time she spoke she used a more conciliatory tone.
placatory
He spoke in a placatory tone.
propitiatory
He held up a propitiatory hand.
irenic
pacificatory
3 (adjective) 
Definition
tending to bring peace
a pacific scene
Synonyms
peaceful
a peaceful scene
still
He sat very still for several minutes.
quiet
I just want a quiet life.
calm
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
serene
She looked as calm and serene as always.
tranquil
The place was tranquil and appealing.
at peace
placid
the placid waters of Lake Erie
halcyon
The next day dawned sunny with a halcyon blue sky.
unruffled
Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of calm
Definition
(of weather) windless
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
Synonyms
still,
quiet,
smooth,
peaceful,
mild,
serene,
tranquil,
placid,
halcyon,
balmy,
restful,
windless,
pacific
in the sense of conciliatory
Definition
intended to end a disagreement
The next time she spoke she used a more conciliatory tone.
Synonyms
pacifying,
pacific,
disarming,
appeasing,
mollifying,
peaceable,
placatory,
propitiatory,
soothing,
irenic,
propitiative
in the sense of friendly
Definition
showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust
a friendly atmosphere
Synonyms
amicable,
warm,
familiar,
pleasant,
intimate,
informal,
benign,
conciliatory,
cordial,
congenial,
convivial

Nearby words of
pacific

  • ox
  • pace
  • pace something out
  • pacific
  • pacifism
  • pacifist
  • pacify

Synonyms of 'pacific'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of tranquil
Definition
calm, peaceful, or quiet
The place was tranquil and appealing.
Synonyms
peaceful,
quiet,
calm,
serene,
still,
cool,
pacific,
composed,
at peace,
sedate,
placid,
undisturbed,
restful,
untroubled,
unperturbed,
unruffled,
unexcited,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of unruffled
Definition
calm and unperturbed
Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled.
Synonyms
calm,
cool,
collected,
peaceful,
composed,
serene,
tranquil,
sedate,
placid,
undisturbed,
unmoved,
unfazed (informal),
unperturbed,
unflustered

Additional synonyms

in the sense of gentle
Definition
soft
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
Synonyms
kind,
loving,
kindly,
peaceful,
soft,
quiet,
pacific,
tender,
mild,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
amiable,
meek,
lenient,
placid,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
sweet-tempered,
tender-hearted,
dove-like
in the sense of halcyon
Definition
peaceful, gentle, and calm
The next day dawned sunny with a halcyon blue sky.
Synonyms
peaceful,
still,
quiet,
calm,
gentle,
mild,
serene,
tranquil,
placid,
pacific,
undisturbed,
unruffled
in the sense of mild
Definition
gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
Synonyms
gentle,
kind,
easy,
soft,
pacific,
calm,
moderate,
forgiving,
tender,
pleasant,
mellow,
compassionate,
indulgent,
serene,
easy-going,
amiable,
meek,
placid,
docile,
merciful,
peaceable,
forbearing,
equable,
easy-oasy (slang),
chilled (informal)
in the sense of peaceable
Definition
inclined towards peace
Many normally peaceable people were outraged.
Synonyms
peace-loving,
friendly,
gentle,
peaceful,
mild,
conciliatory,
amiable,
pacific,
amicable,
placid,
inoffensive,
dovish,
unwarlike,
nonbelligerent
in the sense of placatory
He spoke in a placatory tone.
Synonyms
calming,
appeasing,
conciliatory,
peacemaking,
designed to please,
pacificatory,
propitiative
in the sense of placid
Definition
having a calm appearance or nature
the placid waters of Lake Erie
Synonyms
still,
quiet,
calm,
peaceful,
serene,
tranquil,
undisturbed,
halcyon,
unruffled
in the sense of propitiatory
He held up a propitiatory hand.
Synonyms
appeasing,
conciliatory,
assuaging,
pacifying,
peacemaking,
placatory,
reconciliatory,
pacificatory,
placative,
propitiative
in the sense of quiet
Definition
free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion
I just want a quiet life.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
contented,
gentle,
mild,
serene,
pacific,
placid,
restful,
untroubled,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of serene
Definition
peaceful or calm
She looked as calm and serene as always.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
composed,
sedate,
placid,
undisturbed,
untroubled,
unruffled,
imperturbable,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of still
Definition
motionless
He sat very still for several minutes.
Synonyms
motionless,
stationary,
at rest,
calm,
smooth,
peaceful,
serene,
tranquil,
lifeless,
placid,
undisturbed,
inert,
restful,
unruffled,
unstirring

Chinese translation of 'Pacific'

Pacific

(pəˈsɪfɪk)

n

  1. the Pacific (Ocean) 太平洋 (Tàipíngyáng)

Nearby words of
Pacific

  • PA (system)
  • pace
  • pacemaker
  • Pacific
  • pacifier
  • pacifist
  • pack

Related terms of
Pacific

  • PDT
  • PST
  • the Pacific (Ocean)
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