placidly

[US]/'plæsidli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. calmly; quietly; tranquilly

Phrases & Collocations

remain placidly

Example Sentences

She sat placidly by the lake, enjoying the peaceful scenery.

The old man gazed placidly out the window, lost in thought.

The cat slept placidly in the sunbeam, undisturbed by the noise around.

The river flowed placidly through the countryside, reflecting the clear blue sky.

She answered the questions placidly, without showing any signs of nervousness.

The baby slept placidly in her mother's arms, feeling safe and content.

The elderly couple strolled placidly through the park, enjoying each other's company.

The village was bathed in placidly warm sunlight, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

The teacher spoke placidly to the students, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.

The dog wagged its tail placidly, showing its friendly nature.

Real-world Examples

Gilderoy Lockhart was sitting there, humming placidly to himself.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" I've swallered several; and one had a tolerable quill, " said Sam placidly from the corner.

Source: Returning Home

That's what they call it, he said, placidly.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

" That seems perfectly in order, " she said placidly, handing it back.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

" We shall be on board by noon, " replied his master, placidly.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

" Well, that's that, " said Dumbledore placidly beside Harry." Time to go."

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

“Oh, appetite, ” the boy said placidly, and began drawing again, this time with his finger.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

“Yes, ” said Dumbledore placidly, “but we do not need to worry about them at the moment.”

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Poirot continued to read his correspondence placidly.

Source: Murder at the golf course

'Perfectly delightful. And she gets on so placidly'.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

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