“placid”

Definitions

• adjective

  (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

  Synonyms: quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled, affliction, bane, besetment, bother, botheration, calm, cloistered

  • Example:“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
  • Example:“the quiet waters of a lagoon”

• adjective

  not easily irritated

  Synonyms: equable

  • Example:“an equable temper”
  • Example:“Not everyone shared his placid temperament.”