English Explanatory Dictionary

aplomb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Self-confidence; poise; composure.
  2. The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.
  3. The perpendicular; perpendicularity.

Pronunciation

/əˈplʌm/ /əˈplɒm/ /æ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-aplomb.wav en-us-aplomb.ogg

Word forms

aplomb aplombs

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb.

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