placidly
3
5.2
- adverb
- /ˈplæsɪdli/
:
placidamente
- The river flowed placidly as the sun began to set, creating a serene atmosphere.
- sat placidly
- said placidly
- grazed placidly
Examples
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A white horse stood in the clearing, placidly munching something, but I had never been afraid of horses.
Fiction book (1997) -
Nothing indicates that she has given up or is placidly awaiting death.
Fiction book (1996) -
The rest of that day and the next passed placidly enough.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Yes, and I enjoyed it." "Shall I give you some more?" the old man considered, placidly.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Wise men," I said placidly, "do not look for anything stable among things unstable."
Fiction book (1997) -
"I always expect trouble," Verin replied placidly, "and so should you."
Fiction book (1991) -
Then even the mists were gone, and the mirror placidly reflected the room.
Fiction book (1992) -
Anthony picked it up and noticed dozens of starfish lying placidly beneath the shallow water.
Fiction book (2001) -
Lefty steals another look at Donnie as he sits placidly drinking his coffee.
Fiction book (1997) -
Angela, who moments before had been hot and cranky, placidly nibbled a cookie.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
517
1.0
In a quiet way that makes little or no noise
149
1.3
In a calm and quiet way without violence
110
1.0
In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness
30
3.4
In a relaxed way without hurrying
9
7.4
In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement
9
3.6
In a calm way without arguing or fighting
8
3.2
In a calm, happy way
8
4.2
In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement
7
3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
1
5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
1
3.6
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
1
4.4
A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling
1
4.8
In a calm and peaceful way
1
9.9
In a relaxed way without worry
1
2.5
In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest
1
8.1
In a calm way without showing any worry
1
5.6
Do something calmly and without strong emotion
To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way
In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied
Calmly without showing any emotion
Calmly and with control of your feelings
To act calmly without showing fear
In a calm way without showing annoyance or complaint
In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way
Antonyms
How Calm
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Placidly comes from the Latin word placidus, which means 'calm' or 'gentle'. It shares the same base as the English words placid and placate ('to calm'), so placidly means doing something 'in a calm and peaceful way'.