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pacifically

[ puh-sif-ik-lee ]

/ pəˈsɪf ɪk li /

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adverb

peaceably, mildly, calmly, or quietly.

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Origin of pacifically

1785–95; obsolete pacifical pacific (see pacific -al¹) + -ly,

Words nearby pacifically

pachyvaginitis, Pacif., pacifarin, pacific, Pacifica, pacifically, pacificate, pacification, Pacific barracuda, Pacific cod, Pacific dogwood

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Example sentences from the Web for pacifically

He repeated his conviction of failure of the conference unless Germany's influence were first exercised pacifically at Vienna.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
Suppose we compromise,” suggested the president, pacifically, “and say the 25th.
A Book o' Nine Tales.|Arlo Bates
In the case of Ea the transfer proceeds pacifically and without involving the effacement of the older god.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6|Various
Tom Long was by no means such a pacifically disposed individual as his temporary substitute.
Buckskin Mose|Buckskin Mose

"They're improvin', now that Pliny Waterhouse plays his fiddle," Mrs. Day remarked pacifically.
The Story Of Waitstill Baxter|By Kate Douglas Wiggin

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