PACIFIC Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

pacific

adjective

pə-ˈsi-fik

Definition of pacific

as in peaceful

tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue

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as in pacifist

inclined to live in peace and to avoid war a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict

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Recent Examples of pacific Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold. — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024 Because roughly half the population there are Seventh-Day Adventists, and their interpretation of the Bible in regards to eating animals is a pacific one. — Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024 Mexico's pacific coast will be the first location in continental North America to experience totality, which will occur at about 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pacific

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacific

Adjective

Gardens and Green Spaces Fairhope’s slower pace is best appreciated in its peaceful gardens and parks.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Often nestled in lush mountains or on a peaceful lake, the bucolic and nature-filled settings of sleep-away camps will always remain ingrained in our memories.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

From the other side of the ideological spectrum, anti-Nazis interpreted the tolerant and pacifist spirit of the film as a rebuke to Nazi eugenics and militarism.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
His ideas are later used to discourage violently spearing food with a knife, and instead promote the pacifist chopstick.

— New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of pacifist

Adjective

Trump himself seemed to strike a more conciliatory tone when returning from the summit.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026
Trump reverses on housing bill Republican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Definition of conciliatory

Adjective

Dorothea centers on a Sacramento woman (Davis) who ran a boarding house for the less fortunate in the 1980s, but her seemingly benevolent actions belied her sinister motives.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 July 2026
That would be intolerable in any other setting – not because every voter or marcher is admirable, but because constitutional rights are not based on a government employee’s benevolent opinion.

— George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Probiotics balance the scalp biome, biotin is a hero hair growth ingredient, salicylic acid helps exfoliate away oil and dead skin, hyaluronic acid invites moisture, and a range of botanical antioxidants offer a soothing effect.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 July 2026
The shed had the most spacious of the three bathrooms; there was one other en suite and another hall bath, all of which had a modern and minimalist aesthetic that felt clean and soothing.

— Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Harris stars in the show as veterinarian and war veteran Everett McKinney – a man with a kind heart and violent capabilities.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
There are similarities between the two cities — hard-working people who can be bristly, but also kind and genuine.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Besides providing access to a range of suburban adopters with big backyards, the ranch will offer a calming and spacious environment, especially for dogs more than 40 pounds, according to PAWS.

— Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Featuring top notes of orange, bergamot, and lemon mixed with honeyed florals and the essence of musk, cedarwood, and sandalwood, each item leaves behind a clean, calming, slightly herbaceous scent.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026