pacific

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pa·cif·ic | \ pə-ˈsi-fik

Definition of pacific

1a : tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory

b : rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy

2a : having a soothing appearance or effect mild pacific breezes

b : mild of temper : peaceable

3 capitalized : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean

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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

Recent Examples on the Web The earthquake occurred along the Aleutian Trench, part of Pacific Ring of Fire, with experts predicting that the aftereffects of the quake may soon be felt in Hawaii, the U.S. pacific territory of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands. — Washington Post, 29 July 2021 Anne has fomented violence in Cécile’s pacific nature. — Rachel Cusk, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2019 This pacific picture, though, is soon replaced by far more disturbing, recurrent images of perilously small boats filled with frantically shouting, gesturing men, women and children seeking asylum. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2017 Most Rohingyas have remained remarkably pacific in the face of extraordinary provocation. — The Economist, 31 Aug. 2017 In short, the play begins in a tempestuous way and concludes in a manner that is more pacific or, in this particular geographic case, Mediterranean. — Mike Giuliano, Howard County Times, 23 June 2017

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