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PLAS-id/ˈplæsɪd/

Placid means calm and not easily upset; of water, still: a placid foyer, a placid reply. Quiet (already in the dictionary) is everyday; stillness is not a fire certificate.

Meaning

Calm and not easily upset; of water, still (from quiet, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A placid foyer is not a fire certificate; check the door.”
• “Quiet is already in this course. Calm is already in this course. Stillness is a vibe. A log is a file. Check the door; then keep the stillness if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Calm; not easily disturbed. Everyday: quiet (already in the dictionary). Stillness ≠ a fire certificate.

Near in meaning

calm, serene, unruffled

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