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June 14, 2026

placid

/ˈplasɪd/adjective

Quiet and still; showing little motion or excitement.

Example sentences

  • “We rowed across the placid water just after sunrise.”
  • “She was a placid baby who rarely cried.”

Often describes water, animals, or temperaments: a placid lake, a placid horse. Applied to people it can be mild praise or a mild dig.

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