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1
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
Synonyms for placidity
- calm,
- calmness,
- hush,
- peace,
- peacefulness,
- quiet,
- quietness,
- quietude,
- repose,
- restfulness,
- sereneness,
- serenity,
- still,
- stillness,
- tranquillity
- (or tranquility)
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2
evenness of emotions or temper
- his evident lack of placidity makes him poorly suited for such a stressful job
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3
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
- her apparent placidity belied an inner turmoil as she faced a life-altering decision
Synonyms for placidity
- calm,
- calmness,
- heartsease,
- peace,
- peacefulness,
- sereneness,
- serenity,
- tranquillity
- (or tranquility)
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Antonyms for placidity
- agitation,
- alarm
- (also alarum),
- anguish,
- anxiety,
- anxiousness,
- apprehension,
- apprehensiveness,
- uneasiness,
- vexation,
- worry
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