Placid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpla-səd/ plac·id

Meaning & Definition of Placid

Placid (adjective)

  1. serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also, complacent

Placid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children"

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

  2. free from storms or physical disturbance

    "a placid lake"

    similar: calm, halcyon, hushed, lown (dialect), peaceful, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled
    related: balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless
    opposite: agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled
    near: blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

  3. free from disturbing noise or uproar

    "a vacation in the placid lake community"

    similar: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, quiet, restful, serene, still, stilly, tranquil
    related: noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet
    opposite: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly
    near: crazy, tempestuous, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Placid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Placid:

Dialect: lown
calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, halcyon, hushed, quiet, still, stilly, arcadian, restful, at peace

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Placid

Words with the opposite meaning of Placid:

agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled, boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous

Related Words for Placid

even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached

Near Antonyms of Placid

anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight, blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe, crazy, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring

Word Forms of Placid

Derived words: placidity (noun), placidly (adverb), placidness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Placid

Latin placidus, from placēre to please please

First known use: 1614

Frequently Asked Questions about Placid

What does "Placid" mean?

"Placid" means serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also, complacent. As an adjective, it is defined as: serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also, complacent. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Placid"?

Other words for "Placid" include calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level and limpid. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Placid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Placid"?

There are 102 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Placid". Common alternatives include calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful and possessed.

What is the opposite of "Placid"?

Antonyms of "Placid" include agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged and unstrung. Near antonyms include anxious, bothered, distressed and uneasy.

How do you use "Placid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Placid" in a sentence: "an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children"; "a placid lake"; "a vacation in the placid lake community".

Is "Placid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Placid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Placid"?

"Placid" is pronounced /ˈpla-səd/ and divided into syllables as plac·id.

What is the origin of the word "Placid"?

"Placid" comes from Latin placidus, from placēre to please please. First known use: 1614.