placid

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The Word of the Day for February 22 is: 

placid   \PLASS-id\   adjective
     : serenely free of interruption or disturbance; also : 
complacent

Example sentence:
     It was fortunate that the horse Becky was riding had a 
placid disposition and didn't try to bolt when the car 
backfired.

Did you know?
     Like "placid," the words "calm," "tranquil," and "serene" 
all mean "quiet and free from disturbance." "Calm" conveys a 
quiet composure that contrasts with surrounding chaos, 
while "tranquil" suggests a very deep quietude and 
peace. "Serene" is loftier still, carrying a sense of utter 
peace and happiness. Though "placid" traces back to 
Latin "placere," meaning "to please," it isn't always as 
positive a term as its synonyms. It can imply a lack of 
agitation rather than a true peace, and it sometimes suggests 
excessive self-satisfaction or even stupidity.