pacifistically

8.4

In a peaceful way without using violence

adverb
/ˌpæsɪˈfɪstɪkli/

: pacifistamente

She approached the negotiation table pacifistically, hoping to reach an agreement without conflict.

Examples

Among elected politicians, even the pacifistically inclined find it necessary to vote for increases in the defense budget, while those inclined toward libertarianism will support Social Security increases and extensions of unemployment insurance.

Academic text (2010)
The protest was organized pacifistically, focusing on peaceful discussions rather than confrontations.
He expressed his beliefs pacifistically, advocating for dialogue over violence in resolving disputes.

Synonyms

peaceably

vspacifistically

9 3.6

In a calm way without arguing or fighting

expresses moral opposition to war rather than just calm behavior

pacifically

vspacifistically

7.5

In a calm, peaceful way to avoid or stop fighting

expresses moral opposition to war rather than only promoting peace

Antonyms

aggressively

126 4.9

In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue

hostilely

1 7.4

In an unfriendly way that shows anger or dislike

How Peaceful

pacifistically

8.4

nonviolently

1 3.8

peacefully

149 1.3

calmly

110 1.0

Surface Forms

pacifistically positive

Morphology

pacifistically = pacifistic (transparent) = pacifist + ic + ally

Formed regularly by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'pacifistic'; the relation is clear and productive for learners.

Etymology

Pacifistically comes from pacifist, which in turn comes from the Latin pax, 'peace', the same root as the English word peace. So, to act pacifistically is to behave in a peaceful way, choosing calm and avoiding fighting.