"pacifically" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more pacifically [comparative], most pacifically [superlative]
Etymology: From pacific + -ally. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pacific|ally}} pacific + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv}} pacifically (comparative more pacifically, superlative most pacifically)
  1. In a calm or quiet manner. Synonyms (in a calm manner): calmly, mildly, quietly
    Sense id: en-pacifically-en-adv-WvBIZu39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ally, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ally: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 55 Disambiguation of 'in a calm manner': 71 29
  2. In a soothing manner. Synonyms (in a soothing manner): soothingly
    Sense id: en-pacifically-en-adv-lK4IntTa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ally, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ally: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 55 Disambiguation of 'in a soothing manner': 16 84
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