Associations to the word «Placid»

Pictures for the word «Placid»

Wiktionary

PLACID, adjective. Calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

Dictionary definition

PLACID, adjective. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "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, adjective. Not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn