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Definition of placidity

placidity

/pləˈsɪd.ə.ti/
pla · cid · i · ty
Adverb:placidly
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Plural:placidities
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Adjective:placid
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placidity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being pleasantly calm, peaceful, and undisturbed in temperament or appearance.

Example

"Despite the chaotic atmosphere in the courtroom, the judge maintained an admirable placidity throughout the proceedings."

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• Rhymes for placidity

• Nearby Words

placenta
placental
placid
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placidly
placoderm
plagianthus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin placiditās ('calmness, mildness'), derived from the adjective placidus ('gentle, quiet, peaceful'), which comes from placēre ('to please, be acceptable').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Placidity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/placidity
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