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Placid vs Relaxed - What's the difference?

placid | relaxed |

As adjectives the difference between placid and relaxed

is that placid is serene; calm while relaxed is having an easy-going mood or temperament.

As a verb relaxed is

(relax).

placid

English

Adjective

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

    * placidness * placidity

    relaxed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having an easy-going mood or temperament.
  • Eased or loosened.
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    Synonyms

    * calm

    Antonyms

    * stressed, nervous, anxious

    Verb

    (head)
  • (relax)