Placid
/ˈplæs.ɪd/noun
Calm and peaceful; showing little emotion or agitation.
Did you know?The term 'placid' is derived from Latin, where it was often associated with the tranquil waters of rivers, believed to hold magical properties.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
placidus
“Calm, peaceful, quiet.”
Old French
Old French
placide
“Calm, peaceful; derived from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
placid
“Adopted from Old French, retaining the meaning of calmness.”
Modern English
English
placid
“Maintains the sense of tranquility and peace in contemporary usage.”
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