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| 1. | [ adjective ] free from disturbance | |
| Synonyms: | still quiet tranquil unruffled | |
| 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" |
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| Related terms: | calm | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] not easily irritated | |
| Synonyms: | even-tempered good-tempered equable | |
| Examples: | "an equable temper" "not everyone shared his placid temperament" "remained placid despite the repeated delays" |
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| Related terms: | good-natured | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] without untoward incident or disruption | |
| Synonyms: | quiet | |
| Examples: | "a placid existence" "quiet times" |
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| Related terms: | uneventful | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] not easily irritated | |
| Synonyms: | even-tempered good-tempered equable | |
| Examples: | "an equable temper" "not everyone shared his placid temperament" "remained placid despite the repeated delays" |
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| Related terms: | good-natured | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] taking life easy | |
| Synonyms: | easygoing | |
| Examples: | "an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger" "an air of placid sufficiency" |
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| Related terms: | contented | |
| Similar spelling: |
Placide placidyl placidly placidity placoid Ploceidae placed plucked pleased playact plastid playactor placoderm |
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