pacifically

[puh-sif-ik-lee]

adverb

1. peaceably, mildly, calmly, or quietly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pacifically¹

1785–95; obsolete pacifical pacific ( pacific -al ¹ ) + -ly,

Example Sentences

“Mentally, physically, spiritually, metaphysically, biologically, specifically, pacifically, Michael Ealy, Robert E. Lee, none of the Lees.”

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Although never less than sympathetic, Carol isn’t picture perfect; she doesn’t suffer beautifully or pacifically.

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“It is a good thing to buy land,” she said pacifically.

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"There is a need to retake the streets, non-violently, pacifically," he says.

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“From today until Sunday we will express ourselves pacifically,” Pique tweeted.

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