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aplomb

[ uh-plom, uh-pluhm ]
/ əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm /
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noun

imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
the perpendicular, or vertical, position.

Words related to aplomb

nonchalance, tact, equanimity, nerve, confidence, self-possession, coolness, poise, balance, surety

Words nearby aplomb

aplastic, aplastic anemia, aplastic lymph, aplenty, aplite, aplomb, apmt., apnea, apneic pause, apneumia, apneusis

Origin of aplomb

First recorded in 1820–30, aplomb is from the French word à plomb according to the plummet, i.e., straight up and down, vertical position
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British Dictionary definitions for aplomb

aplomb
/ (əˈplɒm) /

noun

equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession

Word Origin for aplomb

C18: from French: rectitude, uprightness, from à plomb according to the plumb line, vertically
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