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
  • In eleven years of service, Masha had never heard her mistress speak with such lack of composure.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lily responds with monk-like composure in response to Jackie’s rude queries.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • The rooms are beautifully laid out and share the peacefulness felt throughout the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of peacefulness
Noun
  • Its moments of overstatement are entirely human, en route to a lighter, softer state of serenity.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • His administration also has long entertained ways to unwind certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to secure a peace deal with Ukraine — one that would also help ease inflation.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And then there were also newspapers declaring that having this near-instant communication across the oceans would basically usher in an era of world peace.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of peace
Noun
  • Ultimately, Vervoordt’s intervention is an exercise in quietness and patience.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • These motors make a difference in efficiency and quietness levels.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
Definition of quietness
Noun
  • Toys were evaluated in a lab, with engineers and analysts evaluating toys for safety, durability and ease of assembly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Zankov started his namesake brand in 2020 to inject a sense of play, ease and innovation into knitwear through the use of color, pattern and textures.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ease

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“Placidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placidity. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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