pacifically
English
Etymology
Adverb
pacifically (comparative more pacifically, superlative most pacifically)
- In a calm or quiet manner.
- In a soothing manner.
- 1828, British and Foreign State Papers (page 962)
- To arrange and compose pacifically, the differences which may arise between the Federal States; and, should the same not succeed, to point out to the Supreme Chief the measures which should be adopted to re-establish peace and harmony […]
- 1828, British and Foreign State Papers (page 962)
Synonyms
- (in a calm manner): calmly, mildly, quietly
- (in a soothing manner): soothingly