PLACIDLY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

placidly

adverb

Definition of placidly

as in calmly

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Recent Examples of placidly The waters of a continent – west from the Rockies and east from the Appalachians – pour into it, sometimes violently, sometimes placidly. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Nature is no big deal in Cristian Mungiu‘s superb new drama of systemic order and individual disarray, which takes in the sprawling waters and monochrome mountainscapes of the region with a placidly appreciative eye. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026 That sequence also introduces a placidly smiley Kylie Jenner playing herself on seemingly a Valium-Adderall speedball of deluded bounciness. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026 Often neglected are the two whorled figures, strolling placidly in the background. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025 All three kittens were in a cage in the trunk of their minivan, placidly watching us. — Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 One goalkeeper robot stood placidly as its opponent kicked a ball at its legs several times before finally managing to score. — Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 Inigo stood a little off to the side looking placidly in my direction. — Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025

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Effective negotiation involves approaching discussions calmly, thorough preparation by understanding all parties' needs and alternatives, and utilizing strong communication skills like active listening.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In fact, long before Ricky and Tepper’s bizarro movie night, that same news anchor (Ryan Perez) sits in a field behind a rundown building, calmly announcing Armageddon as a pack of zombies closes in.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Definition of calmly

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The camera then panned to a cool and collected Moore, who could be seen serenely watching the frenzy from a chair in the corner.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 July 2026
With 25 suites projecting from a central lodge—with the exception of a four-bedroom suite looking over the entire property down toward the dramatic oceanfront—the mood here is serenely residential.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of serenely

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According to her obituary from Laird Funeral Home, Moylan died peacefully on Monday, July 27, after a struggle with dementia.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
It is set in Mano Majra, a fictional village on the new frontier between India and Pakistan, where Sikh and Muslim families have lived together peacefully for generations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of peacefully

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Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses.

— Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026

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