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placidly

English

Etymology

placid +? -ly

Adverb

placidly (comparative more placidly, superlative most placidly)

  1. In a placid manner.

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meekly

English

Etymology

From Middle English mekely, mekeliche, equivalent to meek +? -ly. Compare Old Norse mjúkliga.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mi?k.li/
  • Rhymes: -i?k.li

Adverb

meekly (comparative more meekly, superlative most meekly)

  1. In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
    • 1673, John Milton, When Faith and Love which parted from thee never
      When Faith and Love which parted from thee never
      Had ripen'd thy just soul to dwell with God,
      Meekly thou did'st resign this earthly load
      Of Death, call'd Life; which us from Life doth sever.

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