placidly

Example Sentences

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Archie, the owl whose species is native to Europe and Asia, stood placidly under the shower of a sprinkler.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

In the close-up shot, DeSantis bites his lower lip in concentration as he placidly smiles.

From Slate • May 27, 2023

One day it was a rich curried chicken, while nearby, the next day’s meal — a black-and-white cow tethered to a cellphone tower — placidly masticated some watermelon.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022

And the bees buzzed in their hives, and the peacocks strutted about, and the sheep grazed placidly in the fields.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

“Well, that’s that,” said Dumbledore placidly beside Harry.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling