Jerky and Placid

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Jerky adjective - Marked by a series of sharp quick motions.

Usage example: made jerky progress walking with the new crutches

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Placid is an antonym for jerky.

Placid adjective - Free from emotional or mental agitation.

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Jerky is an antonym for placid.

Nearby Words: placidity, placidly

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Placid and Jerky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/placid

Jerky & Placid. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/placid>.

Placid or Jerky. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/placid.

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