pavid
UK: ˈpævɪd | US: ˈpævɪd
adj. fearful; timid; easily frightened
pavid = pav<fear> + id<adjective suffix>
- pav<fear>: From Latin pavidus (fearful), derived from pavere (to tremble or be afraid).
- id<adjective suffix>: A Latin suffix used to form adjectives, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word pavid traces back to Latin pavidus, meaning "fearful," which itself comes from pavere (to tremble with fear). The suffix -id was commonly used in Latin to create adjectives describing characteristics (e.g., timid from timere). Over time, pavid entered English as a literary or archaic term, retaining its core meaning of timidity or fearfulness. Its rarity in modern usage gives it a poetic or formal tone.
The pavid rabbit froze at the sound of footsteps.
Her pavid expression revealed her anxiety about the exam.
The knight, though pavid, stepped forward to face the dragon.
Children often feel pavid in the dark.
His pavid demeanor made him an unlikely candidate for leadership.