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placid vs quiet

quiet vs placid

placid is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

placid and quiet both are adjectives.

placid is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

placid is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
placid No Yes No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, placid and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • placid and quiet: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Other synonyms of placid include smooth, still, tranquil, unruffled.
placid (noun) quiet (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
placid (adjective) quiet (adjective)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
not easily irritated characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
placid (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
placid (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between placid and quiet

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