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[ uh-plom, uh-pluhm ] / əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR aplomb ON THESAURUS.COM
nounimperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance. the perpendicular, or vertical, position. Origin of aplombFirst recorded in 1820–30, aplomb is from French à plomb “according to the plummet,” i.e., straight up and down, vertical position SYNONYMS FOR aplomb1 composure, equanimity, imperturbability. SEE SYNONYMS FOR aplomb ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR aplomb1 confusion, discomposure; doubt, uncertainty. SEE ANTONYMS FOR aplomb ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby aplombaplastic, aplastic anemia, aplastic lymph, aplenty, aplite, aplomb, apmt., APN, apnea, apneic pause, apneumia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for aplombResolving moral dilemmas is her daily work, and she does it with clarity and aplomb. Ian McEwan's New Novel Keeps Life at Arm's Length|Nick Romeo|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST Meanwhile, during the past several years in Champagne, the “Grower” movement has gained momentum and aplomb. Champagne Goes Rogue|Jordan Salcito|December 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST When he needed to put Rick Perry and Rick Santorum away during the primaries, by God he did it, and with aplomb. Mitt Romney’s Game-Change Moment in the Denver Presidential Debate|Michael Tomasky|October 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST The no-nonsense Belvin Perry Jr. presided over the tangled proceedings with aplomb. World's Crankiest Judges|Alex Berg|July 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And your current brand of persuasion entails tempering pushiness with aplomb, brute force with benevolence. Horoscopes for June 12-18, 2011|Starsky + Cox|June 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST I had behaved with unusual sedateness, had showed an aplomb I had never before evidenced. Tramping on Life|Harry Kemp She received his bits of news with the aplomb of a resourceful commander. The Spenders|Harry Leon Wilson Don't you see how well Isidorito behaves in society, and with what aplomb he talks on all sorts of subjects? The Marquis of Pealta (Marta y Mara)|Armando Palacio Valds However, the hostess in her soon triumphed over the foolish old lady, and taken the head of the board with aplomb. The Price of Love|Arnold Bennett In recalling this startling moment, Deborah wondered as much at her own aplomb as at that of Judge Ostrander. Dark Hollow|Anna Katherine Green
British Dictionary definitions for aplomb
nounequanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession Word Origin for aplombC18: from French: rectitude, uprightness, from à plomb according to the plumb line, vertically Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to aplombnonchalance, tact, equanimity, nerve, confidence, self-possession, coolness, poise, balance, surety |