Placid
'plæsɪd
Definitions
Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
'plæsɪd
Calm and peaceful; not easily upset or excited.
The placid waters of the bay made for perfect sailing conditions.
💡 Simply: Imagine a lake on a sunny day, with barely a ripple. That's placid! It means calm and peaceful, like someone who's not easily bothered by things.
👶 For kids: When something is placid, it's like it's taking a super chill nap, not moving or making a fuss.
More Examples
Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a placid expression.
She found a placid corner in the garden to read her book.
How It's Used
"The placid lake reflected the serene sky."
"Her placid demeanor helped her handle stressful situations."
From Latin *placidus* meaning 'pleasing, gentle, calm', derived from *placēre* 'to please'.
Used in literature to describe peaceful scenes and characters, with origins tracing back to classical literature and philosophy.
Memory tip
Think of a PLACE that is IDLE; it will be placid.