placid
6 synonyms and 5 antonyms for placid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.
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How to use placid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
placid lake
placid temperament
remain placid
Etymology
From French placide, from Latin placidus, "calm, peaceful," related to placere, "to please."
Full origin of placid →Frequently asked questions
What does “placid” mean?
The word “placid” means calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed. In plain terms, calm and untroubled — used for both people's temperaments and still bodies of water.
How do you pronounce “placid”?
“Placid” is pronounced PLA-sihd (/ˈplæsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “placid” in a sentence?
Here is “placid” used in a sentence: “The lake was placid at dawn, without a single ripple.”
What part of speech is “placid”?
“Placid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “placid” come from?
The word “placid” comes from Latin. From French placide, from Latin placidus, "calm, peaceful," related to placere, "to please.".
