placid
Definitions
Calm and peaceful, with little movement or disturbance.
（水面、环境）平静的，宁静无波的。
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited; even-tempered.
（指人或动物）性情温和的，沉着的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedplac (from plācāre, 'to calm') + -id (having the quality of) = 'having calmness.' placid describes still, untroubled water, or a person who stays even-tempered and isn't easily ruffled.
Root plac still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.placid temperament温和的性情
- 2.placid waters平静的水面
- 3.placid expression平静的神情
- 4.placid nature温顺的天性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The boat drifted across the placid surface of the lake.
- 2.
He has a placid temperament and rarely loses his temper.
- 3.
The usually placid baby cried all night.
Synonym Comparison
- placid — settled, lasting calmness; stillness that feels permanent (placid lake, placid nature)
- calm — general absence of agitation, can be temporary or deliberate
- serene — calm with a sense of grace or beauty, often spiritual
- tranquil — peaceful and quiet, emphasis on the soothing environment
- complacent — false friend: NOT calm but self-satisfied; don't mix up