pacifically
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of pacifically
1785–95; obsolete pacifical pacific ( pacific -al 1 ) + -ly,
Example Sentences
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“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
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