—adj.
1 characterized by or tending to peace; tranquil.
2 (Pacific) of or adjoining the Pacific.
—n. (the Pacific) the generally placid expanse of ocean between America to the east and Asia to the west.
Phrases and idioms:
Pacific Time the standard time used in the Pacific region of Canada and the US.
Derivatives:
pacifically adv.
Etymology: F pacifique or L pacificus f. pax pacis peace
Useful english dictionary. 2012.