pla
cid
Comparative
more placid
Superlative
most placid
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peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset
- She remained placid despite the chaos around her.
- He spoke in a placid tone, never raising his voice.
- He admired her placid patience in difficult situations.
- Her placid smile reassured everyone in the room.
- His placid nature allowed him to handle the unexpected challenges with ease.
Synonyms:
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(of a body of water) appearing smooth and motionless
- The canoe floated silently on the placid surface of the lake.
- At dawn, the placid sea reflected the sky like a mirror.
- He stood by the placid river, listening to the quiet rustle of leaves.
- The placid pond barely stirred, even with the soft breeze.
- She skipped a stone across the placid water, watching it ripple briefly before fading.