placid
Say it: PLASS-id /ˈplasɪd/ · adjective
What “placid” means
Calm and not easily upset or excited.
Example: “Their placid Labrador sleeps straight through the fireworks.”
When to use it
A gently approving word for a peaceful person or animal, especially one with a naturally calm temperament.
It can also mean
It can also describe still, peaceful water, such as a placid lake.
Similar words
calm, serene, even-tempered
Where it comes from
From Latin placidus, from placere, 'to please'.
Quick check
While the other children squeal during a lively game, one watches peacefully and smiles without getting worked up. She is…
placid or indifferent?
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placid
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