noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Self-confidence; poise; composure. uncountable, usually

   "His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait."

2. 2
   great coolness and composure under strain wordnet
3. 3
   The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   The perpendicular; perpendicularity. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

assuranceassurednessbalancebalanced personalitycommandcomposure

Example

More examples

"Tom delivered his speech with remarkable aplomb, despite the large audience."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb.

Related phrases

self confidence

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