pacate en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin pācātus, perfect passive participle of pācō (“to make peaceful, pacify”), from pāx (“peace”).
Meanings
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(obsolete) peaceful, tranquil
1710, Matthew Henry, quoting a "learned Mr. Smith", "Preface" to Commentary on the Whole Bible Mr. Smith, in his Discourse before quoted, though he supposes this kind of divine inspiration to be more "pacate and serene than that which was strictly called prophecy […] "
- (obsolete) pacified, placated
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pacate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pacate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
even-keeled · sedate · placid · phlegmatic · pacated · even-minded · quiescent · pacate · steady · pacific · unruffled · laid-back · calm · unflappable · tranquil · equanimitable · unexcited · untumultuous · equable · collected · unflustered · roolie · serene · imperturbable · level-headed · even-tempered · unfazed · unruffable · serene · still · mellow · unperturbable · cool-headed · composed · peaceable · equanimous · quiet · placid · relaxed · peaceful