placidness

noun

Definition of placidnessnext
as in tranquillity

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  1. contentment
  2. quietude
  3. calm
  4. serenity
Noun
  • Growth has brought enormous contentment and prosperity to the people of developed countries, citizens of developing countries that have embraced the capitalist approach, and, prospectively, to almost the entire world.
    Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Perhaps turning to the use of AI during quietude is reinforcing a dependency on generative AI.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This seems to keep you within the boundaries of quietude.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of quietude
Noun
  • Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For the next five days in the pediatric ward, Nadine vacillated between moments of calm and kicking and screaming, but her vitals were steady.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of calm
Noun
  • Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of serenity
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