placid

/PLASS-id/adjective

calm and peaceful, with little movement or excitement

The placid lake mirrored the peaks without a ripple.
Synonyms
serene, tranquil, unruffled
Antonyms
turbulent, agitated
Root
plac- (please)
Memory hook
plac (please/calm): pleasingly calm.

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