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Dovelike vs Pacific - What's the difference?

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Dovelike is a related term of pacific.


As adjectives the difference between dovelike and pacific

is that dovelike is similar to a dove while pacific is related to the pacific ocean.

As an adverb dovelike

is in a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (milton).

As a proper noun pacific is

the pacific ocean.

dovelike

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Similar to a dove.
  • Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes.
  • (figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.

    • See also

    * columbine

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton)
  • (archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus)

    • pacific

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pacifick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Calm, peaceful.
  • Preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence; not bellicose.

    • Derived terms

    * Pacific Ocean

    Related terms

    * pacify * pacifism * pacifist

    Synonyms

    * (calm) See also * (avoiding violence) nonviolent

    Antonyms

    * bellicose, militant, violent