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placid

/ˈplæs.ɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

Examples :

"a placid disposition"
nature condition mind attitude character

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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tranquil adjective

/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/

Free from emotional or mental disturbance.

"After a long day at work, a hot bath always makes me feel tranquil. "

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peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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quiet noun

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

The absence of sound; quietness.

"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."

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calm noun

/kam/ /kɑːm/ /kɑlm/

(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

"The calm before the storm was a welcome respite from the stressful school week. "