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What is the Difference Between placid, calm, tranquil, and serene?
Like placid, the words calm, tranquil, and serene all mean "quiet and free from disturbance." Calm conveys a quiet composure that contrasts with surrounding chaos, while tranquil suggests a very deep quietude and peace. Serene is loftier still, carrying a sense of utter peace and happiness. Though placid traces back to Latin placēre, meaning "to please," it isn't always as positive a term as its synonyms. It can imply a lack of agitation rather than a true peace, and it sometimes suggests excessive self-satisfaction or even stupidity.
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Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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
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“Placid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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