C1adverbformalemotionsnature
US/ˈplæs.ɪd.li/
UK/ˈplæs.ɪd.li/
in a calm and peaceful way, without showing worry or excitement
In context
The cows grazed placidly while the storm clouds gathered overhead.
He listened placidly to the complaints and then calmly replied.
The baby sat placidly in her chair, watching the other children play.
Words that go with placidly
verb + adverb
- smile placidlyThe old man smiled placidly and said nothing.
- sit placidlyShe sat placidly while everyone around her argued.
- graze placidlySheep graze placidly on the hillside.
- watch placidlyHe watched placidly as the traffic crawled past.
adverb + verb
- placidly acceptThey placidly accepted the news of the delay.
adverb + adjective
- placidly contentThe cat lay placidly content in the sun.