\Pa*cif"ic\, a. [L. pacificus: cf. F. pacifique. See
{Pacify}.]
Of or pertaining to peace; suited to make or restore peace;
of a peaceful character; not warlike; not quarrelsome;
conciliatory; as, pacific words or acts; a pacific nature or
condition.
{Pacific Ocean}, the ocean between America and Asia, so
   called by Magellan, its first European navigator, on
   account of the exemption from violent tempests which he
   enjoyed while sailing over it; -- called also, simply, the
   {Pacific}, and, formerly, the {South sea}.
Syn: Peacemaking; appeasing; conciliatory; tranquil; calm;
     quiet; peaceful; reconciling; mild; gentle.