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Tranquillity vs Placidity - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between tranquillity and placidity

is that tranquillity is the state of being tranquil while placidity is the state of being placid; peacefulness.

tranquillity

English

Alternative forms

* tranquility

Noun

(en-noun)
  • the state of being tranquil
  • the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
  • the absence of stress; serenity
  • the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

    • Usage notes

    * More common spelling in the UK; less common in the US.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * tranquil * tranquillize * tranquilly * tranquilness

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    placidity

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state of being placid; peacefulness.

    • Synonyms

    * (state of being placid) composure, peacefulness, serenity

    Related terms

    * placid * placidly * placidness