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
- noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
- noun A state of balance or equilibrium.
- verb To hold something balanced and ready, or to hang suspended.
uprightness — full definition
- noun The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
- noun The state of being erect or vertical.
- noun The product or result of being upright.