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PLACIDITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A disposition free from stress or emotion
Synonyms:
placidity; quiet; repose; serenity; tranquility; tranquillity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("placidity" is a kind of...):
calm; calmness; composure; equanimity (steadiness of mind under stress)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "placidity"):
ataraxia (peace of mind)
Derivation:
placid (not easily irritated)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
Synonyms:
placidity; placidness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("placidity" is a kind of...):
calmness (a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement)
