Definition of placid Placid
/plæˈsʌd/ - [platsud] - plac•id
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What does placid mean?
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Adjectiveplacid, placidder, placiddest |
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| placid - (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water" | ||
| quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled | ||
| calm (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas" | ||
| placid - not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays" | ||
| equable, even-tempered, good-tempered | ||
| 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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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- placid (a.)
Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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placid
plas′id, adj. gentle: peaceful.—ns. Placid′ity, Plac′idness.—adv. Plac′idly. [Fr.,—L. placidus—placēre, to please.]
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