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aplomb

a·plomb
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-plom, uh-pluhm]
    • /əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm/
    • /əˈplɒm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-plom, uh-pluhm]
    • /əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm/

Definitions of aplomb word

  • uncountable noun aplomb If you do something with aplomb, you do it with confidence in a relaxed way. 3
  • noun aplomb equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession 3
  • noun aplomb self-possession; assurance; poise 3
  • noun aplomb imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance. 1
  • noun aplomb the perpendicular, or vertical, position. 1
  • noun aplomb Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. 1

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Origin of aplomb

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
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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Parts of speech for Aplomb

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aplomb popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for aplomb

noun aplomb

  • nonchalance — the state or quality of being nonchalant; cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness.
  • tact — a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
  • nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
  • confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
  • self-possession — the quality of being self-possessed; control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composure; poise.

Antonyms for aplomb

noun aplomb

  • fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
  • gauche — lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless: Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.
  • awkwardness — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.

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