Word: placidly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: plac
id
ly
Definition: In a placid manner; free from disturbance by heavy waves
Morphemes:
Affix: placid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
Etymology Compounds: Affix: placeō
Language: la
Decoded: placeo
Meaning: please, satisfy
Affix: -idus
Language: la
Decoded: -idus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.