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Meaning of 'placid' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Placid [ a.]
- Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

Meaning of 'placid' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . placid [ s]
Meaning (1):
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Example in sentence:
  • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky;
  • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay;
  • a smooth channel crossing;
  • scarcely a ripple on the still water;
  • the quiet waters of a lagoon;
  • unruffled water
Meaning (2):
- not easily irritated
Example in sentence:
  • an equable temper;
  • not everyone shared his placid temperament;
  • remained placid despite the repeated delays

Nearby Words:

placability placable placableness placard placarded placarding placate placated placating placation

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