placidly

Thân thiện

She answered the questions placidly while sitting in the garden.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a calm, peaceful, and undisturbed manner; without agitation or excitement: Describes an action performed with a state of serene tranquility and composure. 2. In a good-natured and unruffled manner: Describes an action performed with a gentle, agreeable, and untroubled disposition.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• "To take something placidly": To accept or receive news, criticism, or a situation with calm acceptance and without protest.
  • He took the unexpected change of plans placidly, much to everyone's surprise.

Variants and Related Words

• Placid (adjective): Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
  • She has a placid temperament.
  • The placid surface of the pond reflected the trees perfectly.
• Placidity (noun): The quality or state of being placid; calmness.
  • The placidity of his expression hid his inner turmoil.

Synonyms

• Calmly: In a peaceful, quiet, and untroubled manner.
• Serenely: In a calm, dignified, and untroubled manner.
• Tranquilly: In a free from disturbance or agitation manner.
• Composedly: In a calm and self-controlled manner.

Antonyms

• Agitatedly: In a troubled or excited manner.
• Frantically: In a hurried, excited, and chaotic manner.
• Restlessly: In an unable to rest or relax manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

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