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.”

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

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

From Literature

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

From BBC

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

From Washington Times

Related Words

• harmoniously