placid — calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplæsɪd/
Example Sentences
- Despite the chaos around him, my grandfather remained placid like a zen master who just discovered Netflix.
- The placid cow looked at the tourist with the same expression my cat gives me when I sing.
- Her placid demeanor during the job interview impressed the employers.
placid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈplæsɪd/]
calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
The lake looked so placid that even the ducks glided without a ripple.
Place ID marks the calm zone - perfectly placid!
Even when acid makes pages flaccid, stay placid.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'placidus' meaning calm, peaceful, or quiet. The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
plac- (from Latin placidus, meaning calm/peaceful) + -id (adjective suffix) = placid
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📝Examples
“Despite the chaos around him, my grandfather remained placid like a zen master who just discovered Netflix.”
“The placid cow looked at the tourist with the same expression my cat gives me when I sing.”
“Her placid demeanor during the job interview impressed the employers.”
“The placid village life was exactly what he needed after years in the bustling city.”
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