Definition of placid

placidadjective

cồng kềnh

/ˈplæsɪd//ˈplæsɪd/

The word "placid" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "placidus" means "at peace" or "quiet," and is derived from the verb "placere," which means "to please" or "to be pleased." In Old French, the word "placid" was borrowed and modified to mean "peaceful" or "tranquil." The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something or someone that is calm, serene, and free from disturbance or turmoil. Today, "placid" is often used to describe bodies of water, such as lakes or seas, that are characterized by calm and peaceful conditions. It can also be used to describe a person's demeanor or character, implying a sense of calmness, serenity, and composure.

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type tính từ
meaningđiềm tĩnh
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not easily excited or annoyed

không dễ bị kích động hay khó chịu

Example:
  • a placid baby/horse

    một em bé/ngựa điềm tĩnh

  • The cattle are placid, so easy to work with.

    Gia súc hiền lành nên rất dễ làm việc.

  • The surface of the lake was placid, with ripples barely disturbed by the gentle breeze.

    Mặt hồ phẳng lặng, chỉ có những gợn sóng nhỏ hầu như không bị ảnh hưởng bởi làn gió nhẹ.

  • Although the storm had passed, the ocean remained placid and calm.

    Mặc dù cơn bão đã đi qua, đại dương vẫn êm ả và tĩnh lặng.

  • The villa nestled in the midst of a placid countryside dotted with fields of sunflowers.

    Ngôi biệt thự nằm giữa vùng nông thôn yên bình với những cánh đồng hoa hướng dương.

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calm and peaceful, with very little movement

bình tĩnh và yên bình, với rất ít chuyển động

Example:
  • the placid waters of the lake

    mặt nước êm đềm của hồ

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