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placidly

/ˈplæs.ɪd.li/
plac · id · ly
Adjective:placid
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• adverb

1

In a calm, peaceful, and undisturbed manner, showing little excitement, agitation, or movement.

Example

"The cattle grazed placidly in the sunlit meadow while the afternoon breeze rustled the tall grass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'placid' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Placid' derives from Latin 'placidus' (gentle, quiet, peaceful), from the verb 'placere' (to please).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Placidly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/placidly
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