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pa·cif·ic
 pacific
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- pronunciation:
- p
sI
fihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
mild, pleasant, and undisturbed; peaceful.
a pacific country scene- synonyms:
- halcyon, peaceful, serene, tranquil
- similar words:
- calm, gentle, mild, placid, pleasant, quiet, restful, smooth, soothing, still, undisturbed
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| definition 2: |
peacemaking or conciliatory.
pacific gestures- synonyms:
- conciliatory, peacemaking, propitiatory
- antonyms:
- bellicose, combative, pugnacious, warmongering
- similar words:
- appeasing, diplomatic, mollifying, peaceable, soothing
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| definition 3: |
calm and unperturbed; serene.
a pacific smilea pacific nature- synonyms:
- calm, composed, placid, serene, unperturbed, unruffled
- similar words:
- collected, cool, halcyon, limpid, peaceful, smooth, tranquil, untroubled
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| derivation: |
pacifically (adv.) |
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