Meaning & Definition of Placid in English
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Placid
/plæsəd/
adjective
1. (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"
synonym:
- placid,
- quiet,
- still,
- tranquil,
- smooth,
- unruffled
2. Not easily irritated
- "An equable temper"
- "Not everyone shared his placid temperament"
- "Remained placid despite the repeated delays"
synonym:
- equable,
- even-tempered,
- good-tempered,
- placid