# placid

/ˈpɫæsəd/ (US) · /plˈæsɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/placid
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

calm and peaceful, without much movement or strong emotion. You use this to describe a person who does not get angry easily or a lake that is very still.

For teachers: not easily upset or excited; showing a calm and steady temperament. When describing bodies of water or landscapes, it indicates a lack of disturbance or turbulence.

## Examples

- The lake was placid and reflected the trees perfectly.
- Despite the chaos of the busy office, she maintained a placid expression and finished her work on time.
- The valley was home to a placid community of farmers whose lives remained largely untouched by the political upheavals occurring in the distant capital.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'seem'.

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