Find Antonyms

placid Antonyms

Opposite of placid

Because the opposite of placid shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Not easily upset, excited, or angered; having a calm and even-tempered disposition.

Usage Example

"The golden retriever had a excitable nature that made him ideal for households with young children."

Strongest
excitable
volatile
agitated
Strong
irritable
temperamental
restless
high-strung
anxious

• adjective (Context 2)

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity (especially of water, weather, or a setting).

Usage Example

"Early in the morning, the mist hung low over the turbulent surface of the mountain lake."

Strongest
turbulent
stormy
rough
tempestuous
Strong
choppy
tumultuous
boisterous
chaotic

Similar words to placid

Words similar to placid shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

tranquil
even-tempered
serene
peaceful
still
calm
composed
mild
See all synonyms of placid

• Nearby Words

placeless
placement
placental
placid
placidity
placidly
plagiarism

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Placid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/placid
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.