placidness

noun

Definition of placidnessnext
as in tranquillity

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  1. contentment
  2. quietude
  3. calm
  4. serenity
Noun
  • This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Paige Vickers/Vox Meaning, purpose, success, contentment.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • In recent weeks, the quietude of this affluent Beverly Hills neighborhood has been filled with the buzzing of tourists and true crime fanatics all swarming to peek at the infamous Menendez mansion on Elm Drive — where two brothers murdered their parents in 1989.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
  • McQueen’s script doesn’t waste any time, but the director savors these moments of domestic quietude as much as Rita and George do.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of quietude
Noun
  • Pockets of calm can be found around the area, like at the Bach Ma Temple.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
  • What’s most reassuring about Kornacki’s presence is his caffeinated sense of calm.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of calm
Noun
  • Those looking for ultimate serenity should consider Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa, an adult-only (16+) property in Vernon initially built by the Swarovski family.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
  • And so, when his recording and stage schedule allows, the 39-year-old makes time for serenity—and for indulging his love of romantic French opera, as a listener rather than a singer.
    Nora Taylor, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of serenity
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