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Motionless vs Placid - What's the difference?

motionless | placid | Related terms |

Motionless is a related term of placid.


As adjectives the difference between motionless and placid

is that motionless is at rest, stationary, immobile, not moving while placid is serene; calm.

motionless

English

Adjective

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  • At rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.
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    Anagrams

    * (l)

    placid

    English

    Adjective

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

    * placidness * placidity