placidly meaning

UK US /ˈplæsɪdli/ 3 syllables

placidly (adverb): in a quiet and tranquil manner.

placidly has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

placidly as an adverb

  1. in a quiet and tranquil manner
    • the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes

    Related forms: placid

  2. in a placid and good-natured manner
    • I put the questions, and she answered them placidly

    Related forms: placid

How to pronounce placidly

placidly is pronounced /ˈplæsɪdli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in LY · 8-letter words

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