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placidly

The term placidly is an adverb describing an action performed in a calm, peaceful, or undisturbed manner. It modifies verbs to convey serenity or steadiness, and it can also describe situations, atmospheres, or expressions that lack agitation. The word is derived from the adjective placid, which itself originates from the Latin placidus meaning agreeable or gentle. In contemporary English, placidly is more common in literary, descriptive, or formal writing than in everyday speech.

The adverb placidly is used to describe scenes or demeanors that carry an untroubled, tranquil quality. It

Etymology and related terms: The adverb placidly is formed from the adjective placid plus the suffix -ly;

See also placid; serenity; tranquility.

often
appears
in
descriptive
prose,
nature
writing,
or
reflective
narration.
It
tends
to
imply
a
quiet,
measured
pace
rather
than
a
burst
of
energy.
In
spoken
English,
placidly
may
sound
slightly
formal
or
antiquated;
more
common
adverbs
for
everyday
use
include
calmly,
quietly,
or
serenely.
placid
itself
derives
from
the
Latin
placidus
meaning
agreeable
or
gentle.
The
word
first
appears
in
English
in
the
16th
century,
and
placidly
has
since
remained
a
mainly
formal
or
literary
choice
for
describing
calm,
unruffled
behavior
or
scenery.