pacifically

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English

Etymology

pacific +‎ -ally

Adverb

pacifically (comparative more pacifically, superlative most pacifically)

  1. In a calm or quiet manner.
  2. 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 []

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