pacifically
In peaceful manner
Pacifically means in a peaceful manner, without aggression or violence: The dispute was resolved pacifically.
The word is rare and formal, appearing mostly in diplomatic or academic contexts.
It's occasionally confused with specifically, which sounds similar but means something entirely different.
In a tranquil manner
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- peacefullyIn tranquil fashion
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
- quietlyWithout making noise
gently · soothingly · restfully · composedly · mildly · softly · smoothly · stillness
Without using physical force
- diplomaticallyWith political finesse
- amicablyIn a peaceable manner
- conciliatorilyIn a dispute-easing way
- harmoniouslyIn pleasing agreement
truce · reconciliation · ceasefire · mediation · negotiation · accord · armistice · détente
Of the sea
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- MelanesianSouthwest Pacific indigenous person
Micronesian · archipelago · island · coral · atoll · tsunami · currents · tides
calmly
In a tranquil manner
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- peacefullyIn tranquil fashion
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
quietly · gently · soothingly · restfully · composedly · mildly · softly · smoothly · stillness · repose
nonviolently
Without using physical force
- diplomaticallyWith political finesse
- amicablyIn a peaceable manner
- conciliatorilyIn a dispute-easing way
harmoniously · truce · reconciliation · ceasefire · mediation · negotiation · accord · armistice · détente · coexistence
maritime
Of the sea
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
Melanesian · Micronesian · archipelago · island · coral · atoll · tsunami · currents · tides · pelagic
pacificallyaggressively
In hostile, confrontational manner
belligerently · combatively · violently · hostilely · militantly
pacificallyforcefully
With strong intensity
vehemently · stridently · assertively · insistently · defiantly
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