Definition of Placid

1. Adjective. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves. "Unruffled water"

Exact synonyms: Quiet, Smooth, Still, Tranquil, Unruffled
Similar to: Calm
Derivative terms: Placidness, Quietness, Smoothness, Stillness, Tranquility, Tranquillity, Tranquillity

2. Adjective. Not easily irritated. "Remained placid despite the repeated delays"
Exact synonyms: Equable, Even-tempered, Good-tempered
Similar to: Good-natured
Derivative terms: Good-temperedness, Placidity, Placidness

Definition of Placid

1. a. Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

Definition of Placid

1. Adjective. calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Placid

1. calm or peaceful [adj] : PLACIDLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Placid

1. Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle. "That placid aspect and meek regard." . "Sleeping . . . The placid sleep of infancy." Origin: L. Placidus, originally, pleasing, mild, from placere to please: cf. F. Placide. See Please. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Placid

placentography
placentoma
placentophagy
placentotherapy
placepot
placepots
placer
placer miner
placer mining
placers
places
placeseeker
placeshifting
placet
placets
placid (current term)
placider
placidest
placidities
placidity
placidly
placidness
placidnesses
placified
placifies
placify
placifying
placing
placings
placit

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