Definition of placido
1. placid [ a ] 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"
(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 .
Synonyms still placid quiet tranquil unruffled Related Terms calm2. placid [ a ] not easily irritated
Examples:
"an equable temper"
"not everyone shared his placid temperament"
"remained placid despite the repeated delays"
(Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)
Jane asked in her placid , interested way .
Synonyms placid even-tempered good-tempered equable Related Terms good-natured3. placid [ a ] without untoward incident or disruption
Examples:
"a placid existence"
"quiet times"
4. placid [ a ] not easily irritated
Examples:
"an equable temper"
"not everyone shared his placid temperament"
"remained placid despite the repeated delays"
5. placid [ a ] taking life easy
Examples:
"an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger"
"an air of placid sufficiency"
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