Aplomb
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈplʌm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aplomb is a noun meaning Self-confidence; poise; composure.
Meaning
Self-confidence; poise; composure.
More Meanings
- (ballet) The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.
- The perpendicular; perpendicularity.
Example Sentences
His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.
We can handle functions of a few variables with some aplomb and view sets of quantities totalling IO6 or IO7 with sangfroid.
Korda, preternaturally calm about everything, confronts his past with outward aplomb, but there’s an uneasiness growing in him.
But Cruise remains the main attraction. He carries the film with aplomb and invests the action with enough familiarity from the previous films that fans will be more than happy.
Word Forms
- aplombs
Synonyms for aplomb
Depending on context, synonyms include cool, poise, sang-froid, assuredness, self-possession.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sang-froid, self-possession, assuredness, poise, cool, track.
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