Placably

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that displays a serene disposition and patience in stressful situations
2. In a manner that demonstrates a composed attitude and readiness to endure adversity without irritation
3. Done with a peaceful and forgiving attitude that avoids conflict or anger

Etymology: "Placably" is simply the adverb form of "placable," meaning in a manner that is easily pleased or appeased. The adjective "placable" came from Latin "placabilis," which itself comes from "placare," meaning to appease or calm, the same root that gave English "placate." The "-ly" ending, one of the most common adverb-forming suffixes in English, was attached to the adjective to describe doing something in a placable way. The word's core idea is calming someone down rather than merely being mild-tempered. A placable person can be soothed, and so the adverb describes responding to provocation or trouble in a manner that lets tempers settle. Its near relative "placate" keeps the active sense of soothing another person, while "placable" describes the disposition of the one who is willing to be soothed.

Synonyms: calmly, serenely, peacefully

Antonyms: agitatedly, angrily, excitedly