Placidity

Quick meaning: Placidity is a noun meaning The state of being placid; peacefulness.

Meaning

The state of being placid; peacefulness.

Example Sentences

The swift and indifferent placidity of that look troubled me.

Thus, in rapid succession, passed the thoughts of Rosilia, who, endeavouring to assume placidity, once more essayed to express her thanks to Mrs. Melbourne for her kind attentions,[…]

And how could she bear such behaviour! Composure with a witness! to look on, while repeated attentions were offering to another woman, before her face, and not resent it.—That is a degree of placidity, which I can neither comprehend nor respect.

Word Forms

• placidities

Synonyms for placidity

Depending on context, synonyms include composure, peacefulness, serenity, repose, tranquility, quiet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tranquility, serenity, quiet, repose, peacefulness, peaceableness.

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