placidity

noun

Definition of placiditynext
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the placidity of the area makes it a perfect vacation spot for people who just want to relax

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2
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job

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3
as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision

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Recent Examples of placidity What comes through most vividly is the sense of forced placidity, the assembly-line-like control over life and activity this country club comes to represent. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026 Season 2 drops that air of placidity and adds spice, genuine horror and feeling to the proceedings. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placidity
  1. restfulness
  2. composure
  3. peacefulness
  4. serenity
  5. calmness
  6. peace
  7. quietness
  8. ease
Noun
  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness
Noun
  • Lily responds with monk-like composure in response to Jackie’s rude queries.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That composure helped carry Garcia quickly through open-wheel racing.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Her own loss drives her desire to add a sense of elegance and peacefulness to her creations.
    — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of peacefulness
Noun
  • Its central location in the old town (a seven-minute walk to the beach) is staggering given its overall feeling of serenity and calm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In Between turned their Topanga A-frame cabin into a sanctuary, reshaping rooms to prioritize serenity, views and healing.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Ous’ goal came from the penalty spot; that gave us a bit more calmness.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of calmness
Noun
  • The killing of Yagi is emblematic of a decades-long issue for the people of Okinawa, gender and peace professor Kozue Akibayashi told Al Jazeera.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After Friday's peace prize is awarded, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced Monday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of peace
Noun
  • These motors make a difference in efficiency and quietness levels.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
  • To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Definition of quietness
Noun
  • This informed the wardrobe that encompasses a rock ’n’ roll attitude with glamour, allure and ease.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The first framing question is inspired by Jason Wei, who wrote that the ease of training AI to solve a task is proportional to how verifiable the task is.
    — Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of ease

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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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