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placidity

[/pləˈsɪdɪti/]
nounfeminine
placidez
1. The quality or state of being placid; calmness, peacefulness, and tranquility
The placidity of the lake reflected the clear blue sky.
A placidez do lago refletia o céu azul claro.
2. Absence of disturbance, agitation, or strong emotion
She maintained her placidity despite the chaotic situation around her.
Ela manteve sua placidez apesar da situação caótica ao seu redor.
Synonyms
calmnesstranquilityserenitypeacefulnesscomposureequanimity
Antonyms
agitationturbulenceanxietyrestlessnessdisturbance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
placidez
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
placidez
Formal and literary usage
Portugal
placidez
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

calm as a mill pond
still waters run deep
peace of mind
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