placidly

Meaning

In a calm, peaceful, and undisturbed manner.

Examples

• She accepted the difficult news placidly, showing no signs of distress.
• The lake shimmered placidly under the soft light of the rising moon.

Pronunciation: /ˈplæsɪdli/

Synonyms of placidly

Words with a similar meaning to placidly:

• calmly
• quietly
• serenely
• tranquilly

Antonyms of placidly

Words with the opposite meaning to placidly:

• agitatedly
• wildly