HyperDic: placidly

English > 2 senses of the word placidly:
ADVERBallplacidlyin a quiet and tranquil manner
allplacidlyin a placid and good-natured manner
placidly > pronunciation
Soundsplae'sihdliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > placidly: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a quiet and tranquil manner.
Example"the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes"
Adjectivesplacid(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
English > placidly: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a placid and good-natured manner.
Example"I put the questions, and she answered them placidly"
Spanishecuánimemente, plácidamente
Adjectivesplacidnot easily irritated

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