Placid (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The placid expression on her face hid her true feelings about the situation.
- He was known for his placid nature, never getting flustered or upset, even in the most chaotic of circumstances.
- Despite the commotion around her, she remained placid, focusing on her work with unwavering concentration.
- The placid atmosphere of the spa was just what she needed to unwind after a long week.
- His placid demeanor made him an excellent mediator, able to calm even the most heated of disputes.
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Meaning 2
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "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"; "unruffled water".
Classification
All adjective clusters.