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placid

 

[ หˆplรฆsษชd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,294, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.