PLACID Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

placid

adjective

ˈpla-səd

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as in serene

free from emotional or mental agitation an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children

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as in tranquil

free from storms or physical disturbance a placid lake

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as in quiet

free from disturbing noise or uproar a vacation in the placid lake community

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How is the word placid different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of placid are calm, peaceful, serene, and tranquil. While all these words mean "quiet and free from disturbance," placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency.

remained placid despite the criticism

When is it sensible to use calm instead of placid?

The synonyms calm and placid are sometimes interchangeable, but calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence.

the protests ended, and the streets were calm again

In what contexts can peaceful take the place of placid?

The meanings of peaceful and placid largely overlap; however, peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.

grown peaceful in old age

When is serene a more appropriate choice than placid?

While the synonyms serene and placid are close in meaning, serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility.

watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening

When can tranquil be used instead of placid?

While in some cases nearly identical to placid, tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure.

the tranquil beauty of a formal garden

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Recent Examples of placid As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 The sun has just crested the hills of West Marin, and the water is placid on Tomales Bay. —

Sunset Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way. —

Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024 Rose witnesses a new patient — frantic and terrified one minute, placid and dead-eyed the next — take her own life right in front of her, a haunting smile never leaving the disturbed young woman’s face. —

Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for placid

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The adjacent hotel has a serene garden with a koi pond, and the 20 ryokan-style suites come with private patios.

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
The only team with double figures of wins this season is Liverpool, who have stood out as a model of relatively serene stability, while most of those beneath them have thrashed about like fish on the deck of a ship.

Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024