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placidly


adjective

  1. pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters.

adjective

  1. having a calm appearance or nature

adj.1620s, from French placide (15c.) and directly from Latin placidus “pleasing, peaceful, quiet, gentle, still, calm,” from placere “to please” (see please). Related: Placidly; placidness.

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