aplomb
Self-confidence; poise; composureSelf-confidence; poise; composure.
» The diplomat handled the tense negotiation with calm aplomb.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)Self-confidence; poise; composure.
His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.
Souveränität, Aplomb
апло́мбaplómb, самоуве́ренностьsamouvérennostʹ
(uncountable, usually)The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.
Aplomb
(uncountable, usually)The perpendicular; perpendicularity.
- great coolness and composure under strain
Examples
3 sentencesThe diplomat handled the tense negotiation with calm aplomb.
Tom faces criticism with professional aplomb, never losing his composure.
Tom delivered his speech with remarkable aplomb, despite the large audience.
Translations
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Origin
Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb (“plumb line”).Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb (“plumb line”).
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Forms
plural: aplombs| Singular | aplomb |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonyms- great coolness and composure under strain:assurednesscoolpoisesang-froid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable