calmness vs placidity
placidity vs calmnesscalmness and placidity both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| calmness | Yes | No | No | No |
| placidity | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
placidity is a hyponym of
calmness; that is, placidity is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
calmness:
- calmness: steadiness of mind under stress
- placidity: a disposition free from stress or emotion
Other hyponyms of calmness include
aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid, quiet, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity.
As nouns,
placidity is a hyponym of
calmness; that is, placidity is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
calmness:
- calmness: a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
- placidity: a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
Other hyponyms of calmness include
placidness, coolness, imperturbability, imperturbableness, quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity.
| calmness (noun) | placidity (noun) |
|---|---|
| steadiness of mind under stress | a disposition free from stress or emotion |
| a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling |
| an absence of strong winds or rain |
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