pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic
pə-ˈsi-fik 
1
a
: tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
b
: rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
2
a
: having a soothing appearance or effect
mild pacific breezes
b
: mild of temper : peaceable
3
Pacific
: of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
Examples of pacific in a Sentence
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue
a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
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Uncertainty in the 2026 El Niño forecast Despite the stronger signal in recent model guidance, forecasters caution that uncertainty remains, particularly in spring, when predictions of Pacific conditions are less reliable.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Pacific beaches should be slightly cooler, in the 70s, though there won’t be much of a breeze and areas less than a mile inland will probably be in the 80s, including Daly City.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Pacific beaches should be slightly cooler, in the 70s, though there won’t be much of a breeze and areas less than a mile inland will probably be in the 80s, including Daly City.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pacific
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“Pacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacific. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic
pə-ˈsif-ik
1
: tending to lessen or avoid fights or disagreements
2
: having a peaceful nature
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