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aplomb — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  • uprightness noun The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.

Senses

aplomb is used for these senses in English:

  • poise Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
  • self-assurance Synonym of self-confidence: the state or quality of being confident in oneself.
  • uprightness (uncountable) The state of being erect or vertical.

poise — full definition

  1. noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  2. noun A state of balance or equilibrium.
  3. verb To hold something balanced and ready, or to hang suspended.

uprightness — full definition

  1. noun The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  2. noun The state of being erect or vertical.
  3. noun The product or result of being upright.

Related French words