First Known Use: circa 1548
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pacific
adjective pa·cif·ic \pə-ˈsi-fik\
Pacific : of, relating to, bordering on, or near the Pacific Ocean
: calm and peaceful
: loving peace : not wanting war or conflict
Full Definition of PACIFIC
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
capitalized : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
— pa·cif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of PACIFIC
Middle English pacifique, from Latin pacificus, from pac-, pax peace + -i- + -ficus -fic — more at pact
Related to PACIFIC
- Synonyms
- appeasing, conciliating, conciliatory, disarming, mollifying, pacifying, peacemaking, placating, placatory, propitiatory
- Antonyms
- antagonizing
PACIFIC Defined for Kids
pacific
adjective pa·cif·ic \pə-ˈsi-fik\
Definition of PACIFIC for Kids
2
: loving or wanting peace <a pacific man>
Pacific
geographical name Pa·cif·ic \pə-ˈsi-fik\
Definition of PACIFIC for Kids
ocean extending from Arctic Circle to the equator (North Pacific) and from the equator to the Antarctic regions (South Pacific) & from W North America & W South America to E Asia & Australia
— Pacific adjective
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