Does anyone know where this particular construction comes from or if it has some sort of base meaning? I'm guessing its some flavor of Latin derivation. All the English words I can think of ending with -id are pretty dismal:
Insipid
Torpid
Morbid
Vapid
Stupid
Turgid
Torrid (ok, this one has been resuscitated to refer to love affairs, but its original meaning is still bleak: very hot and dry)
Arid
Fetid
What are some other words ending in -id? Anything cheerful?
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fervid and perfervid, both with more positive meanings. I missed those earlier.
Horrid
Putrid
Rancid
Huh, none of these with a good connotation...beware the ID
Dad countered with 'lucid,' which definitely stands out as positive.
Where's the optimism? What about:
Splendid
Avid
Placid
Solid
Vivid
Eyelid (couldn't sleep without them)
haha...I think this totally illustrates the basic difference between you and me, phillips. You = basically optimistic. Me = basically cynical and pessimistic. Those are all welcome additions to the list though.
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