No. 4,608 in Catalan
plàcid
Calm; peaceful; serene.
In a sentence
Aquest és un lloc plàcid per descansar.
This is a placid place to rest.
The word 'plàcid' is used as an adjective here to describe the calm and peaceful nature of the place.
El somriure plàcid del nen reflectia felicitat.
The placid smile of the child reflected happiness.
In this sentence, 'plàcid' is also an adjective modifying 'somriure', indicating a serene and calm expression of the child.
Després de l'enrenou, tot es va tornar plàcid a casa.
After the commotion, everything became placid at home.
Here, 'plàcid' describes the state of the environment at home, showing it has returned to a peaceful and undisturbed condition after the chaos.
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