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   placid

   /ˈplasɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. not easily upset or excited: "a placid, contented man" Similar even-temperedcalmequabletranquilimperturbableunexcitablepeaceablepeacefulserenemildgentlequietcoolcool-headedcollectedcool, calm, and collectedcomposedself-possessedpoisedeasy-goingtemperatelevel-headedsteadyunruffledunmovedundisturbedunperturbedunemotionalphlegmaticstolidbovineinformal:unflappablenonplussedrare:equanimousOpposite excitabletemperamental
   • ▪ calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity: "the placid waters of a small lake" Similar quietcalmtranquilstillpeacefulmotionlesssmoothwavelesspacificunruffledundisturbedlike a millpondrestfulsleepyOpposite stormyrough

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French placide, from Latin placidus, from placere ‘to please’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. placidity noun
   • 2. placidly adverb
   • 3. placidness noun

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   PLACID definition: 1. having a calm appearance or characteristics: 2. having a calm appearance or characteristics…. Learn more.

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   Jul 2, 2012 · The meaning of PLACID is serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also : complacent. How to use placid in a sentence. What is the Difference Between placid, calm, tranquil, and serene? Synonym Discussion of Placid.

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   placid: 1 adj (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves “a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay” Synonyms: quiet , smooth , still , tranquil , unruffled calm (of weather) free from storm or wind adj not easily irritated “not everyone shared his placid temperament” “remained placid despite the repeated delays” ...

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   Placid definition: pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed. See examples of PLACID used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLACID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PLACID meaning: 1. having a calm appearance or characteristics: 2. having a calm appearance or characteristics…. Learn more.

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   Having a calm appearance or nature.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionplacid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of placid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   placid - not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays" even-tempered , good-tempered , equable good-natured - having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play"

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    Placid definition: Not easily upset or excited; mild or complacent.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLACID | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    PLACID meaning: A placid person is calm and does not often get angry or excited.. Learn more.