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placid

pla·cid

UK/ˈplæsɪd/ US/ˈpʰlæsɪd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(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”
2.

not easily irritated

  • “an equable temper”
  • “not everyone shared his placid temperament”
  • “remained placid despite the repeated delays”
3.

without untoward incident or disruption

  • “a placid existence”
  • “quiet times”
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4.

taking life easy

  • “an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger”
  • “an air of placid sufficiency”
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