placid
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
PLÆS · ɪd (2 syllables)
English
Adj Top 32,117
Ad
Definition
calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
Etymology
From French placide, from Latin placidus (“peaceful, calm, placid”), from placeō (“please, satisfy”).
Example Sentences
- "a placid disposition"
- "a placid lake"
- "April advanced to May: a bright serene May it was; days of blue sky, placid sunshine, and soft western or southern gales filled up its duration."
Ad