smooth vs placid

placid vs smooth

smooth is a noun but placid is not a noun.

smooth and placid both are adjectives.

smooth is a verb but placid is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
smooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
placid	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, smooth and placid are synonyms defined as:

smooth and placid: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Other synonyms of smooth include quiet, still, tranquil, unruffled.

smooth (noun)	placid (noun)
the act of smoothing

smooth (adjective)	placid (adjective)
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities	(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth	not easily irritated
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
lacking obstructions or difficulties
smooth and unconstrained in movement

smooth (verb)	placid (verb)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
make (a surface) shine
free from obstructions

Difference between smooth and placid

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