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placid

 

[ หˆplรฆsษชd ]

Context #1

calm

pleasingly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil

Synonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil, unruffled

Examples of usage

  • The lake was placid in the early morning light.
  • She had a placid demeanor that helped everyone relax.
  • The placid atmosphere of the countryside was a welcome change from the city.
  • Despite the chaos around her, she remained placid and composed.
  • The placid expression on his face belied the storm of emotions within.
Context #2

geology

a vast flat, often treeless expanse in a desert region

Synonyms

flat, plain, prairie, steppe

Examples of usage

  • The salt flats formed a placid landscape stretching as far as the eye could see.
  • The placid of the desert was a harsh environment for any living creature.

Translations

Translations of the word "placid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plรกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช friedlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spokojny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉใ‚„ใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท placide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plรกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰์˜จํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klidnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokojnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณ้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plรกcido

Word origin

The word 'placid' originates from the Latin word 'placidus', meaning calm or peaceful. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe a state of tranquility or serenity. The concept of placidity has been valued across cultures as a desirable state of mind and environment, reflecting a sense of harmony and balance.