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Definition of pacific :
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.
Synonyms:
ocean, pacifistic, peace-loving, South Pacific, South Seas, peaceable, peace, Central Pacific, pacifist, irenic, pacifical, Pacific Ocean
calm (part of speech: adjective)
mild, easygoing, undisturbed, placid, still, sedate, even-tempered, serene, peaceful, collected, unruffled
peaceful (part of speech: adjective)
neutral, halcyon, resting, orderly, reposeful, pastoral, idyllic, quiescent, non-aggressive, friendly, untroubled
moderate (part of speech: adjective)
calm, soothing, gentle, subdued, tranquil, alleviated, composed, relaxed, soft, temperate, quiet, innocuous, restrained, cool, easy, moderate
Usage examples:
- " If the Northern Pacific Railroad is ever completed, the land will be valuable," replied the other. - "Andy Grant's Pluck", Horatio Alger.
- In a few minutes he returned, accompanied by two Indians, who, confident in my pacific intentions towards them, came to fetch us, to take us to the village. - "Adventures in the Philippine Islands", Paul P. de La Gironière.
- We didn't know that, replied Townsend, inclined to be pacific, but I fancy, we are different from almost any one else that would come. - "The Plunderer", Roy Norton.