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Contentedly vs Pacifically - What's the difference?

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Contentedly is a related term of pacifically.


As adverbs the difference between contentedly and pacifically

is that contentedly is in a contented manner while pacifically is in a calm or quiet manner.

contentedly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a contented manner.
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    pacifically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a calm or quiet manner.
  • In a soothing manner.
  • * 1828 , British and Foreign State Papers (page 962)
    • To arrange and compose pacifically , the differences which may arise between the Federal States; and, should the same not succeed, to point out to the Supreme Chief the measures which should be adopted to re-establish peace and harmony

    Synonyms

    * (in a calm manner): calmly, mildly, quietly * (in a soothing manner): soothingly