pacific

/pəˈsɪfɪk/

ADJECTIVE

1. Calm and peaceful

Characterized by peace, tranquility, or freedom from disturbance, conflict, or hostility.

1.1. Calm atmosphere and surroundings

Describes places, environments, conditions, or situations that are quiet, serene, and free from disturbance.

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Examples

  • The Pacific ocean waves gently lapped against the sandy shore, creating a soothing melody.
  • The sunset painted the sky in warm hues, casting a pacific glow over the tranquil landscape.
  • Residents of the small coastal town enjoyed the pacific atmosphere, free from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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1.2. Friendly and harmonious relationships

Describes interactions, relationships, or discussions conducted in a calm, agreeable, and cooperative manner without hostility or conflict.

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Examples

  • Despite the disagreement, the neighbors maintained a pacific relationship, resolving conflicts through open communication.
  • The diplomats engaged in a pacific discussion, seeking peaceful resolutions to the international conflict.

Related Words

  • cordiality
  • cooperation
  • understanding
  • mutual respect
  • goodwill
  • reconciliation

ADJECTIVE

2. Preferring peace and avoiding violence

Having a disposition or political outlook that favors peace, opposes war, and seeks to avoid aggression or armed conflict.

2.1. Peace-loving attitudes and beliefs

Describes people, beliefs, or movements that favor peaceful solutions and oppose violence, warfare, or military aggression.

Synonyms

  • peace-loving
  • pacifist
  • pacifistic
  • antiwar
  • antimilitarist
  • antimilitaristic
  • antiviolence
  • dovish
  • unwarlike

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Examples

  • The pacific movement called for diplomacy and negotiation instead of military intervention.
  • Her pacific beliefs led her to support nonviolent solutions to international disputes.

Related Words

  • pacifism
  • nonviolence
  • peace movement
  • disarmament
  • diplomacy
  • conscientious objection
  • antiwar activism

2.2. Nonaggressive conduct and behavior

Describes individuals or actions that avoid confrontation, hostility, or the use of force when dealing with disagreements.

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  • aggressive
  • combative
  • confrontational
  • hostile
  • belligerent
  • truculent
  • pugnacious

Examples

  • The pacific response of the demonstrators helped prevent the situation from escalating into violence.
  • He adopted a pacific approach to the dispute rather than responding with threats.

Related Words

  • restraint
  • moderation
  • tolerance
  • self-control
  • compromise
  • conflict avoidance