PACIFICALLY

peaceably, pacifically

(adverb) in a peaceable manner; “the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pacifically (comparative more pacifically, superlative most pacifically)

In a calm or quiet manner.

In a soothing manner.

Synonyms

• (in a calm manner): calmly, mildly, quietly

• (in a soothing manner): soothingly

Source: Wiktionary


PACIFIC

Pa*cif"ic, a. [L. pacificus: cf. F. pacifique. See Pacify.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to peace; suited to make or restore peace; of a peaceful character; not warlike; not quarrelsome; conciliatory; as, pacific words or acts; a pacific nature or condition.

Pacific Ocean, the ocean between America and Asia, so called by Magellan, its first European navigator, on account of the exemption from violent tempests which he enjoyed while sailing over it; -- called also, simply, the Pacific, and, formerly, the South sea.

Syn. -- Peacemaking; appeasing; conciliatory; tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful; reconciling; mild; gentle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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