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/
Korean meaning: 평온한, 고요한
Korean pronunciation: **플래**시드
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 elderly fisherman enjoys the placid lake on a still morning
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Origin
From Latin 'placidus' meaning calm, peaceful, or quiet. The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
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“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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