placid

Words with a similar base: placid

'placid'

[placid.s.01] as in: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Examples:
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
the quiet waters of a lagoon
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a smooth channel crossing
scarcely a ripple on the still water
unruffled water

'placid'

[equable.s.02] as in: not easily irritated

Examples:
an equable temper
not everyone shared his placid temperament
remained placid despite the repeated delays

Origins

					placid (English)
└── placidus (Latin)
    └── placeo (Latin)

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