adj.
Pronunciation: p ə - ' si-fik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English pacifique, from Latin pacificus, from pac-, pax peace + -i- + -ficus -fic ― more at PACT
Date: circa 1548
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 -)l ē \ adverb