Aplomb
/əˈplʌm/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Self-confidence; poise; composure. uncountable, usually
"His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait."
- 2 great coolness and composure under strain wordnet
- 3 The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer. uncountable, usually
- 4 The perpendicular; perpendicularity. uncountable, usually
Example
More examples"Tom delivered his speech with remarkable aplomb, despite the large audience."
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb.