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PLACIDLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a placid and good-natured manner
Example:
I put the questions, and she answered them placidly
Classified under:
Pertainym:
placid (not easily irritated)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a quiet and tranquil manner
Example:
the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes
Classified under:
Pertainym:
placid ((of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves)