placid
[ plas-id ]
/ ˈplæs ɪd /
adjective
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters.
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British Dictionary definitions for placid
placid
/ (ˈplæsɪd) /
adjective
having a calm appearance or nature
Derived Formsplacidity (pləˈsɪdɪtɪ) or placidness, nounplacidly, adverb
Word Origin for placid
C17: from Latin placidus peaceful; related to placēre to please
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Word Origin and History for placid
placid
1620s, from French placide (15c.) and directly from Latin placidus "pleasing, peaceful, quiet, gentle, still, calm," from placere "to please" (see please). Related: Placidly; placidness.
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