Question

Based on the context of this excerpt from w.w jacobs the monkeys paw what does the word placidly mean

Answer 1

plac·id - It's an adjective

-(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

-(especially of a place or stretch of water) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

synonyms: quiet, calm, tranquil, still, peaceful, undisturbed, restful, sleepy

I read the story and I could't find the word "placid"

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