Placidness
/ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/noun
The state of being calm and peaceful.
Did you know?The word 'placid' is linked to the Latin 'placidus', meaning 'pleasing or gentle', often used to describe serene waters that can hide turbulent storms beneath.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
placidus
“Pleasant, calm, gentle.”
Old French
Old French
placide
“Calm, serene, quiet.”
Middle English
Middle English
placid
“Calm and untroubled.”
Modern English
English
placidness
“The quality of being calm and undisturbed.”
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