placid

Meanings

• adjective

  Calm or tranquil, without agitation or disturbance.

  - "The placid lake reflected the calm sky."
  - "The placid elephant stood still in the savannah."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with placid
bride , tide , hide , side

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Variants

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placid , placidities , placidity , placidly , placidness , placidnesses , Lake Placid , Placid , Lake

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'placidus' meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.

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Trivia

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1. The placid snake is a non-venomous snake found in Central and South America.

2. The placid man is a character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

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Related Concepts

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1. tranquility: A state of calmness and peace.

2. serenity: A feeling of calmness and peacefulness.

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Culture

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The concept of placid is often associated with serenity and peace. In literature, placid is used to describe calm bodies of water, such as lakes or ponds. In art, placid scenes are common in landscapes and still lifes. In music, placid can refer to a slow, peaceful tempo.

How to Memorize "placid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm lake or a peaceful elephant to remember the meaning of placid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word placid with calmness and peace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Placid Pond' to remember the meaning of placid.

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