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placidness

plac·id
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plas-id]
    • /ˈplæs ɪd/
    • /ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plas-id]
    • /ˈplæs ɪd/

Definition of placidness word

  • adjective placidness pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters. 1

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Origin of placidness

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin placidus calm, quiet, akin to placēre to please (orig., to calm); see -id4

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Parts of speech for Placidness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

placidness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

placidness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for placidness

noun placidness

  • imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
  • quietness — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • quietude — the state of being quiet; tranquillity; calmness; stillness; quiet.

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