Meaning & use
Pacifically
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In a peaceful, calm manner, without conflict or aggression.
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The two sides resolved the dispute pacifically, without resorting to violence.
Protesters marched pacifically through the city center, carrying signs but making no disturbance.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'specifically' due to their similar sound, but 'pacifically' relates to peace, sharing its root with 'pacify' and 'pacifist.'
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