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- pronunciation:
- plae
sihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
calm, smooth, or tranquil.
The wind died down and the lake became placid again.She is a quiet child with a placid temperament.- synonyms:
- calm, composed, halcyon, imperturbable, peaceful, sedate, serene, smooth, still, tranquil
- antonyms:
- choleric, excitable, quick-tempered, roiled, short-tempered, stormy, temperamental, tempestuous, tense
- similar words:
- even, even-tempered, limpid, pacific, peaceable, restful, self-possessed, undisturbed, unruffled
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| related words: |
calm, mellow, mild, pacific, peaceful, quiet, sedate, serene |
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| derivations: |
placidly (adv.), placidity (n.), placidness (n.) |
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