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- [puh-sif-ik-lee]
- /pəˈsɪf ɪk li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-sif-ik-lee]
- /pəˈsɪf ɪk li/
Definition of pacifically word
- adverb pacifically peaceably, mildly, calmly, or quietly. 1
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Origin of pacifically
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; obsolete pacifical pacific (see pacific-al1) + -ly,
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Parts of speech for Pacifically
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pacifically popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pacifically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pacifically
adv pacifically
- civilly — with civility; politely
- harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
adverb pacifically
- conciliatingly — So as to conciliate.
- inoffensively — In an inoffensive manner.
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