placidly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a quiet and tranquil manner
    • the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes
  2. adverb in a placid and good-natured manner
    • I put the questions, and she answered them placidly

WordNet


Plac"id*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a placid manner.

Webster 1913