placid
[ plas-id ]
/ ˈplæs ɪd /
adjective
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters.
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placid
/ (ˈplæsɪd) /
adjective
having a calm appearance or nature
Derived Forms
placidity (pləˈsɪdɪtɪ) or placidness, nounplacidly, adverbWord Origin for placid
C17: from Latin placidus peaceful; related to placēre to please
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