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Placid vs Dovelike - What's the difference?

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Placid is a related term of dovelike.


As adjectives the difference between placid and dovelike

is that placid is serene; calm while dovelike is similar to a dove.

As an adverb dovelike is

in a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (milton).

placid

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
    • a placid disposition
    a placid lake
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    • Derived terms

    * placidness * placidity

    dovelike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Similar to a dove.
  • Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes.
  • (figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.

    • See also

    * columbine

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton)
  • (archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus)