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- [plas-id]
- /ˈplæs ɪd/
- /ˈplæs.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plas-id]
- /ˈplæs ɪd/
Definitions of placid word
- adjective placid pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters. 1
- adjective placid calm, tranquil 1
- adjective placid person: serene 1
- adjective placid A placid person or animal is calm and does not easily become excited, angry, or upset. 0
- adjective placid A placid place, area of water, or life is calm and peaceful. 0
- adjective placid having a calm appearance or nature 0
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Origin of placid
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin placidus calm, quiet, akin to placēre to please (orig., to calm); see -id4
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Parts of speech for Placid
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preposition
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placid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
placid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for placid
adj placid
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- at rest — not moving; still
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
adjective placid
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- conciliatory — When you are conciliatory in your actions or behaviour, you show that you are willing to end a disagreement with someone.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- dovelike — Similar to a dove.
Antonyms for placid
adjective placid
- explosive — Able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart, as when a bomb explodes.
- hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.
- hyper — overexcited; overstimulated; keyed up.
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