placidity
Americannoun
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a calm or peaceful quality; tranquility; serenity.
It’s not uncommon for visitors to regard the placidity of Canada’s Peyto Lake as a spiritual experience.
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lack of interest or proper concern, energy, or action; complacency or apathy.
In a society that mistakes placidity for gentleness, I think we need spaces to explore, develop, and harness righteous anger.
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Origin of placidity
First recorded in 1610–20; placid ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )
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Placidity; a steady faith; these too were needed.
From The Enchanted April by Elizabeth
Placidity and benevolence seemed impressed on his brow: he was, moreover, calm and sedate, and majestically self possessed, and was considered by his neighbours a very shrewd, sensible man.
From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. by Auerbach, Berthold
Placidity seemed to be the dominating note of her personality.
From The Emigrant Trail by Bonner, Geraldine
Placidity of mind favors the flow of nerve impulses for reconstructive purposes, while over-reaction to pain inhibits the natural processes of repair.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Whoever does so is obliged to adopt the Aristotelian maxim of moderation, Placidity of temper is necessary to the clear-pencilled eyebrow and the magnolia complexion.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 by Various
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