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placidly

plac·id
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plas-id]
    • /ˈplæs ɪd/
    • /ˈplæs.ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plas-id]
    • /ˈplæs ɪd/

Definition of placidly word

  • adjective placidly pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters. 1
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Origin of placidly

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin placidus calm, quiet, akin to placēre to please (orig., to calm); see -id4

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Parts of speech for Placidly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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placidly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for placidly

adv placidly

  • fluently — spoken or written with ease: fluent French.
  • levelly — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.

adverb placidly

  • coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • equably — In an equable manner.
  • evenly — So as to make flat.
  • mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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Antonyms for placidly

adverb placidly

  • inequitably — not equitable; unjust or unfair: an inequitable decision.
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