pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic pə-ˈsi-fik 
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
Pacific : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
Examples of pacific in a Sentence
as a pacific gesture, we invited our feuding neighbors to our backyard barbecue a pacific nation that has managed to remain neutral even during times of world conflict
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Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live along the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman. —Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 Uncertainty in the 2026 El Niño forecast Despite the stronger signal in recent model guidance, forecasters caution that uncertainty remains, particularly in spring, when predictions of Pacific conditions are less reliable. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026 Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacific
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Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live along the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman. —Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 Uncertainty in the 2026 El Niño forecast Despite the stronger signal in recent model guidance, forecasters caution that uncertainty remains, particularly in spring, when predictions of Pacific conditions are less reliable. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026 Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacific
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“Pacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/pacific. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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pacific
adjective
pa·cif·ic pə-ˈsif-ik
1
: tending to lessen or avoid fights or disagreements
2
: having a peaceful nature
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