placid
Translation
placid, calm, peaceful
Examples
The lake was placid and still.
The lake was placid and still.
He has a placid personality.
He has a placid personality.
Grammar Patterns
a placid (noun) It was a placid afternoon.
(sb./sth.) is placid Her expression was placid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calm, tranquil, serene; Antonyms: agitated, turbulent
Etymology
From Latin 'placidus' meaning 'calm, quiet', which comes from 'placere' meaning 'to please'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'placid' lake, perfectly still and calm. The sound of the word itself is soft.