Placid
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Calm and peaceful, with little movement or disturbance.
Memory trick
PLACID shares root with “please”, placid moments feel quietly pleasing.
Examples
The lake was placid at dawn.
She stayed placid even as the meeting got tense.
A placid interface can make a stressful workflow feel manageable.
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Etymology
From Latin placidus "gentle, quiet," from placere "to please."
Usage Notes
Often used for water, environments, or someone’s demeanor.
Real-life contexts
Use for demeanor: "Try to stay placid in conflict."
Use for environments: "A placid workspace helps deep work."
Use in writing: "Placid scenes can heighten later tension."
Common Mistakes
Placid is calm; it doesn’t mean “happy.”
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Part of Speech
adjective
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