Synonyms of placid

placid 1 of 2

adjective

ˈpla-səd 

1

as in serene

free from emotional or mental agitation

an exceptionally placid mother who was rarely upset by her six children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• serene
• calm
• peaceful
• composed
• tranquil
• collected
• smooth
• unruffled
• sedate
• unperturbed
• undisturbed
• untroubled
• limpid
• steady
• possessed
• unworried
• confident
• unshaken
• at peace
• level
• cool
• mellow
• recollected
• self-possessed
• together
• relaxed
• equal
• centered
• nonchalant
• coolheaded
• self-composed
• imperturbable
• relieved
• equable
• unflappable
• detached
• well-balanced
• unshakable
• carefree
• easygoing
• aloof
• nerveless
• affable
• even-keeled
• unconcerned
• phlegmatic
• dispassionate
• breezy
• well-adjusted
• impassive
• stolid
• even
• tranquillized
• indifferent
• disciplined
• laid-back
• sober
• tranquilized
• bovine
• self-contained
• assured
• happy-go-lucky
• self-controlled
• self-assured
• loosey-goosey
• devil-may-care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agitated
• disturbed
• perturbed
• upset
• anxious
• uneasy
• unsettled
• unstrung
• distressed
• unquiet
• restless
• nervous
• bothered
• worried
• tense
• discomposed
• flustered
• unhinged
• jittery
• jumpy
• skittish
• unstable
• unglued
• uptight
• high-strung

2

as in tranquil

free from storms or physical disturbance

a placid lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tranquil
• serene
• quiet
• peaceful
• calm
• hushed
• still
• untroubled
• gentle
• sunny
• halcyon
• mild
• temperate
• equable
• clear
• lown
• stilly
• moderate
• balmy
• clement
• cloudless
• windless
• sunshiny
• rainless
• fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• turbulent
• angry
• restless
• stormy
• unsettled
• agitated
• rough
• tempestuous
• unquiet
• inclement
• windy
• blustery
• extreme
• severe
• intemperate
• squally
• foul
• blizzardy
• nasty
• blizzardly

3

as in quiet

free from disturbing noise or uproar

a vacation in the placid lake community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quiet
• peaceful
• serene
• calm
• tranquil
• restful
• hushed
• quieted
• silent
• still
• arcadian
• stilly
• noiseless
• motionless
• soft
• soundless
• mute
• quiescent
• gentle
• wordless
• speechless
• muted
• muffled
• dull
• dead
• low
• ultraquiet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boisterous
• loud
• raucous
• noisy
• tumultuous
• rowdy
• woolly
• unquiet
• clamorous
• uproarious
• deafening
• wooly
• roistering
• romping
• wild
• tempestuous
• crazy
• clattery
• rip-roaring
• thunderous
• booming
• thundering
• roaring
• earsplitting
• piercing
• blasting
• blaring

placidity

2 of 2

noun

1

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restfulness
• serenity
• sereneness
• quietness
• tranquillity
• quiet
• calm
• calmness
• quietude
• tranquility
• peacefulness
• silence
• stillness
• peace
• hush
• still
• lull
• repose
• respite
• pause
• harmony
• casualness
• concord
• comity
• informality
• mildness
• relaxedness
• soothingness
• easygoingness
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unrest
• turmoil
• bustle
• tumult
• commotion
• hubbub
• pandemonium
• uproar
• noise
• hurly-burly
• clamor
• unquietness
• din
• racket

2

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper

his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composure
• tranquillity
• calmness
• equanimity
• imperturbability
• collectedness
• serenity
• equilibrium
• coolness
• sangfroid
• tranquility
• self-possession
• countenance
• aplomb
• repose
• tranquilness
• composedness
• confidence
• assurance
• cool
• self-composedness
• self-assurance
• poise
• indifference
• self-confidence
• impassivity
• self-assuredness
• unconcern
• numbness
• apathy
• detachment
• self-trust
• insensibility
• easygoingness
• phlegm
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agitation
• perturbation
• anxiety
• concern
• uneasiness
• discomposure
• solicitude
• care
• apprehension
• disquiet
• anxiousness
• alarm
• worry
• nervousness
• excitability
• apprehensiveness
• disturbance
• alarum
• excitableness

3

as in peacefulness

freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peacefulness
• peace
• tranquillity
• serenity
• ease
• calm
• calmness
• sereneness
• tranquility
• contentment
• heartsease
• comfort
• relief
• quietude
• content
• solace
• consolation
• quiet
• repose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• anxiety
• agitation
• anguish
• uneasiness
• apprehension
• concern
• vexation
• alarm
• perturbation
• tension
• care
• worry
• stress
• strain
• disturbance
• apprehensiveness
• distress
• anxiousness
• discomfort
• nervousness
• desperation
• alarum
• consternation
• fear
• dismay
• tenseness
• distraction
• uncertainty
• torment
• discomposure
• doubt
• upset
• suspense
• jumpiness
• edginess
• dread
• desperateness
• jitters
• foreboding
• fearfulness
• misgiving
• presentiment
• incertitude

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