Definition of Aplomb

1. Noun. Great coolness and composure under strain. "Keep your cool"

Exact synonyms: Assuredness, Cool, Poise, Sang-froid
Generic synonyms: Calm, Calmness, Composure, Equanimity
Derivative terms: Assured, Poise

Definition of Aplomb

1. n. Assurance of manner or of action; self-possession.

Definition of Aplomb

1. Noun. self-confidence; poise; composure. ¹

2. Noun. (context: ballet) stability; the basic law of ballet. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aplomb

1. self-confidence [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aplomb

aplanatic points
aplanatism
aplanats
aplasia
aplasias
aplastic
aplastic anaemia
aplastic anemia
aplastic lymph
aplenty
aplite
aplites
aplitic
aplomb (current term)
aplombs
aplotomy
aplowite
aplustre
aplustres
aplyed
aplysia
apna
apnea
apneal
apneas
apneic
apneic oxygenation
apneic pause

Literary usage of Aplomb

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Boyer's French Dictionary: Comprising All the Additions and Improvements of by Abel Boyer (1833)
"aplomb, sm perpendicular lino or position. ... aplomb, adv. perpendicularly, uprightly. APOCALYPSE, a-po-ka-lips,sf apocalypse, the Revelation of St. John. ..."

2. The Remains of the Late Mrs. Richard Trench: Being Selections from Her by Melesina Chenevix St. George Trench (1862)
"... gave her sister of seven, without any provocation, so vigorous and well applied a slap, so perfectly aplomb, as proved the exercise habitual. ..."

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