placidly

see definition of placidly

as inquietly
as inevenly
as insmoothly

Synonyms for placidly

adv calmly

Antonyms for placidly

quietly

adverb. calmly

smoothly

adverb. flatly

unsurprisingly

adverb. not alarmingly

Word Origin & History

1620s, from French placide (15c.) and directly from Latin placidus "pleasing, peaceful, quiet, gentle, still, calm," from placere "to please" (see please). Related: Placidly; placidness.

Example Sentences for placidly

The agent heard him placidly, as one who listens to a curious tale.

He was a man of quick temper, and perhaps he would not have taken it so placidly as I did.

"I—I don't think you'll tell me that," said Plowden, placidly.

"He always was a strong healthy boy," said the old woman, placidly.

She was of the kind who fought out trouble silently, but not placidly.

“We could eat,” Twaddles said placidly, which made Jud laugh.

"I am not going to let them bother me," announced Marjorie placidly.

Perhaps,” he said placidly, “she has gone to the little shop over the way.

"This excitement will not advance matters," said Foyle placidly.

"Believe me, my dear, they will do nothing," she said placidly in Mary's ear.