placid
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
“a placid disposition”
How this word is used
- Everyday “a placid disposition”
- Academic “In academic writing, “placid” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “placid” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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