adverb
- in a calm, peaceful manner that can be easily soothed or appeased
Examples
- She responded placably to the criticism, showing no signs of anger.
- The customer spoke placably despite the long wait.
- He accepted the decision placably, without argument.
- The teacher addressed the disruption placably and calmly.
- She smiled placably when her proposal was rejected.
- The diplomat negotiated placably throughout the tense discussions.