Placider: meaning, definitions and examples
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placider
[ ˈplæsɪd ]
state of calm
Placid refers to a state of calm and tranquility. It describes an environment or personality that is peaceful and free from turbulence or agitation. People often use this term to characterize serene landscapes, such as a placid lake. It can also refer to an individual who remains untroubled and composed in stressful situations.
Synonyms
calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil, untroubled.
Examples of usage
- The placid waters of the lake were inviting.
- She maintained a placid demeanor despite the chaos around her.
- The placid atmosphere in the garden allowed for deep meditation.
Translations
Translations of the word "placider" in other languages:
🇵🇹 placido
- calmo
- tranquilo
🇮🇳 शांत
- निश्चल
- स्थिर
🇩🇪 friedlich
- ruhig
- gelassen
🇮🇩 tenang
- damai
- tenteram
🇺🇦 спокійний
- мирний
- тихий
🇵🇱 spokojny
- łagodny
- cichy
🇯🇵 穏やかな
- 静かな
- 平穏な
🇫🇷 placide
- calme
- tranquille
🇪🇸 plácido
- tranquilo
- sereno
🇹🇷 sakin
- huzurlu
- durgun
🇰🇷 차분한
- 평온한
- 고요한
🇸🇦 هادئ
- مسالم
- ساكن
🇨🇿 poklidný
- klidný
- mírný
🇸🇰 pokojný
- kľudný
- mierny
🇨🇳 平静的
- 安静的
- 宁静的
🇸🇮 miren
- tih
- spokojni
🇮🇸 sáttur
- rólegur
- kyrr
🇰🇿 тыныш
- бейбіт
- тыныштық
🇬🇪 მშვიდი
- მშვიდობით
- წყნარი
🇦🇿 sakit
- sakitlik
- dinc
🇲🇽 plácido
- tranquilo
- sereno
Etymology
The word 'placid' originates from the Latin word 'placidus', which means 'calm, quiet, or gentle'. This Latin word is derived from 'placere', meaning 'to please'. The transition of the term into English occurred in the late 16th century, maintaining its connotation of tranquility and calmness. Historically, the concept of placidity was often associated with the natural world, reflecting the stillness found in serene landscapes, calm seas, and gentle weather conditions. Over the years, the term has also been used to describe human behavior, especially in contexts where maintaining composure and calmness is valued, such as in meditation, counseling, and personal interactions.