pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic pə-ˈsi-fik 
1
a
: tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
b
: rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
2
a
: having a soothing appearance or effect
mild pacific breezes
b
: mild of temper : peaceable
3
capitalized : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
pacifically
pə-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- appeasing
- conciliating
- conciliatory
- disarming
- mollifying
- pacifying
- peacemaking
- placating
- placatory
- propitiatory
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Example Sentences
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
Recent Examples on the Web For more than 50 years, Bonn and later Berlin had taken a pacific approach: Don’t rile the Russians; enmesh them in trade and diplomacy. 
Josef Joffe, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022 Frontier’s flight departs at 5:46 p.m., eastern time and arrives in Las Vegas at 8:22 p.m., pacific time. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The earthquake occurred along the Aleutian Trench, part of Pacific Ring of Fire, with experts predicting that the aftereffects of the quake may soon be felt in Hawaii, the U.S. pacific territory of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands. Washington Post, 29 July 2021 Anne has fomented violence in Cécile’s pacific nature. Rachel Cusk, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2019 This pacific picture, though, is soon replaced by far more disturbing, recurrent images of perilously small boats filled with frantically shouting, gesturing men, women and children seeking asylum. Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2017 Most Rohingyas have remained remarkably pacific in the face of extraordinary provocation. The Economist, 31 Aug. 2017 In short, the play begins in a tempestuous way and concludes in a manner that is more pacific or, in this particular geographic case, Mediterranean. Mike Giuliano, Howard County Times, 23 June 2017 See More
Josef Joffe, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022 Frontier’s flight departs at 5:46 p.m., eastern time and arrives in Las Vegas at 8:22 p.m., pacific time. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2022 The earthquake occurred along the Aleutian Trench, part of Pacific Ring of Fire, with experts predicting that the aftereffects of the quake may soon be felt in Hawaii, the U.S. pacific territory of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands. Washington Post, 29 July 2021 Anne has fomented violence in Cécile’s pacific nature. Rachel Cusk, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2019 This pacific picture, though, is soon replaced by far more disturbing, recurrent images of perilously small boats filled with frantically shouting, gesturing men, women and children seeking asylum. Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2017 Most Rohingyas have remained remarkably pacific in the face of extraordinary provocation. The Economist, 31 Aug. 2017 In short, the play begins in a tempestuous way and concludes in a manner that is more pacific or, in this particular geographic case, Mediterranean. Mike Giuliano, Howard County Times, 23 June 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English pacifique, from Latin pacificus, from pac-, pax peace + -i- + -ficus -fic — more at pact
First Known Use
circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic pə-ˈsi-fik
1
: calm entry 3 sense 1, peaceful
pacific skies
2
: loving or wanting peace
a pacific man
pacific
adjective
1
as in peaceful
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- peaceful
- conciliatory
- benevolent
- kind
- conciliating
- soothing
- appeasing
- quieting
- peacemaking
- placating
- calming
- pacifying
- mollifying
- relaxing
- gentle
- comforting
- placatory
- disarming
- propitiatory
- peaceable
- nonbelligerent
- kindly
- winning
- satisfying
- unaggressive
- passive
- unassertive
- ingratiating
- tranquilizing
- amiable
- tranquillizing
- obliging
- winsome
- lulling
- amicable
- endearing
- submissive
- surrendering
- genial
- affable
- agreeable
- good-natured
- yielding
- good-tempered
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- abrasive
- inflammatory
- hostile
- provoking
- provocative
- aggravating
- irritating
- antagonistic
- annoying
- offensive
- belligerent
- maddening
- frustrating
- exasperating
- vexing
- military
- inhospitable
- irksome
- nagging
- unfriendly
- engaging
- aggressive
- antagonizing
- maddening
- inimical
- bellicose
- antipathetic
- combative
- warlike
- pugnacious
- confrontational
- galling
- infuriating
- militaristic
- nettling
- assertive
- unsympathetic
- martial
- agonistic
- nettlesome
- riling
- quarrelsome
- chafing
- truculent
- contentious
- militant
- argumentative
- scrappy
- rankling
- incensing
2
as in pacifist
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict Synonyms & Similar Words
- pacifist
- peaceful
- pacifistic
- neutral
- peaceable
- benevolent
- serene
- quiet
- nonbelligerent
- tranquil
- dovish
- unwarlike
- calm
- nonaggressive
- unaggressive
- irenic
- kind
- mild
- antiwar
- amiable
- antimilitarist
- gentle
- noncombative
- relaxed
- amicable
- genial
- antimilitaristic
- antiviolence
- affable
- submissive
- kindly
- yielding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- warlike
- martial
- bloodthirsty
- hawkish
- militaristic
- belligerent
- militarist
- aggressive
- hostile
- bellicose
- combative
- pugnacious
- antagonistic
- contentious
- quarrelsome
- truculent
- discordant
- scrappy
- fierce
- argumentative
- gladiatorial
- hot-tempered