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[ adjective ] free from disturbance

Examples

"a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay" "the quiet waters of a lagoon" "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky" "a smooth channel crossing" "scarcely a ripple on the still water"

Used in print

(Donald J. Plantz, Sweeney Squadron....)

But Greg 's area remained as placid as a Florida dawn .

(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)

The waters lay muddy but placid , without a ripple of movement against the wheels ; there was not a match width of damp mark to show they were receding .

Related terms

calm

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[ adjective ] not easily irritated

Examples

"an equable temper" "not everyone shared his placid temperament" "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

Used in print

(Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)

Jane asked in her placid , interested way .

Related terms

good-natured

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[ adjective ] without untoward incident or disruption

Synonyms

quiet

Examples

"a placid existence" "quiet times"

Related terms

uneventful

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[ adjective ] not easily irritated

Examples

"an equable temper" "not everyone shared his placid temperament" "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

Related terms

good-natured

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[ adjective ] taking life easy

Synonyms

easygoing

Examples

"an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger" "an air of placid sufficiency"

Related terms

contented

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