Synonyms for placid

Grammar : Adj

Spell : plas-id

Phonetic Transcription : ˈplæs ɪd

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Définition of placid

Origin : 1620s, from French placide (15c.) and directly from Latin placidus "pleasing, peaceful, quiet, gentle, still, calm," from placere "to please" (see please). Related: Placidly; placidness.

adj calm, mild

Example sentences :

It had the pure and placid expression of the human soul, when it dwells in love and peace.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

By degrees the placid influence of her friend calmed her perturbed spirit.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

They were a phlegmatic race, placid, unimaginative, reposeful.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

“A fair-haired fellow,” the last observed in a placid tone, and paused.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Dilly took her placid companion by the arm, and hurried her on.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

Mr Casby shook his head, in Placid and benignant generality.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

But, placid as she was, my mother was authoritative, and could not endure any kind of constraint.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Again did Stefana assume an expression of placid satisfaction.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

She was rosy and placid as the apple she was generally eating when not in class.
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

"Ticket to Placid Pond, please," she said, when her turn came.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

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