# placidly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈplæsɪdli/ · PLAS-id-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He continued his work placidly while the chaos unfolded around him.

## Synonyms

- calmly — The most common and direct synonym for a peaceful state.
- quietly — Focuses more on the lack of noise or disturbance.
- serenely — Implies a deeper, more profound sense of inner peace.
- tranquilly — Suggests a state of being free from agitation or worry.

## Antonyms

- agitatedly — Describes a state of being physically or emotionally disturbed.
- wildly — Implies a lack of control or extreme, erratic behavior.

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