Definitions
- Describing a calm and quiet environment with no disturbance. - Referring to a state of mind that is free from stress or anxiety. - Talking about a situation or event that does not involve violence or conflict.
- Describing a body of water that is calm and still. - Referring to a person or animal that is calm and not easily excited. - Talking about a situation or environment that is free from disturbance or agitation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of calmness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a peaceful environment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a peaceful state of mind.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Peaceful is more commonly used than placid.
- 2Intensity: Placid implies a deeper level of calmness than peaceful.
- 3Nature: Peaceful can be used to describe a situation or event that is free from violence or conflict, while placid is more often used to describe a calm body of water or a person or animal that is naturally calm.
- 4Connotation: Peaceful has a more positive connotation, while placid can sometimes have a negative connotation of being dull or unexciting.
Remember this!
While both peaceful and placid describe a state of calmness, they differ in their usage, intensity, nature, connotation, and etymology. Peaceful is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, while placid implies a deeper level of calmness and is more often used to describe a calm body of water or a person or animal that is naturally calm.
