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Definition of placid

placid

/ˈplæs.ɪd/
pla · cid
Adverb:placidly
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• adjective

1

Not easily upset, excited, or angered; having a calm and even-tempered disposition.

Example

"The golden retriever had a placid nature that made him ideal for households with young children."

2

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity (especially of water, weather, or a setting).

Example

"Early in the morning, the mist hung low over the placid surface of the mountain lake."

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• Rhymes for placid

• Nearby Words

placement
placenta
placental
placid
placidity
placidly
placoderm

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French placide or directly from Latin placidus ('gentle, quiet, still'), derived from the verb placere ('to please'). It shares the same Latin root as 'placate' and 'complacent'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Placid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/placid
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