pacific

adjective
UK: /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/
US: /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/

  1. Peaceful; tranquil. Characterized by a lack of violence or disruption.

    1. The town is usually a very pacific place.
    2. The leaders held a pacific meeting to resolve their issues peacefully, avoiding conflict.

  2. Having a calming effect; soothing.

    1. The music has a pacific influence on me.
    2. Her pacific tone helped calm the situation; her gentle demeanor soothed everyone's nerves.

Synonyms

serene calm placid tranquil peaceful
pacific noun

  1. The Pacific Ocean.

    1. We are flying over the Pacific.
    2. The ship sailed across the Pacific to reach its destination after many weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pacific" in English means: Peaceful; tranquil. Characterized by a lack of violence or disruption., Having a calming effect; soothing..

The phonetic transcription of "pacific" is /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/ in British English and /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pacific": serene, calm, placid, tranquil, peaceful.

Example usage of "pacific": "The town is usually a very pacific place.". More examples on the page.