noun
aplomb
Aplomb (noun) means Self-assurance; poise; calm composure.
noun
1
Self-assurance; poise; calm composure.
"Korda, preternaturally calm about everything, confronts his past with outward aplomb, but there’s an uneasiness growing in him."
— Alissa Wilkinson, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: Benicio Del Toro Plans to Save His Soul (2025)
"His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait."
"But Cruise remains the main attraction. He carries the film with aplomb and invests the action with enough familiarity from the previous films that fans will be more than happy."
— Murtada Elfadl, Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One review: Tom Cruise runs, jumps, and delivers again (2023)
2
The graceful skill and precision shown by a talented dancer.
3
A vertical, upright line or direction.
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Etymology
An unadapted borrowing from French aplomb (meaning 'plumb line').
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of aplomb?
"aplomb" (noun) means self-assurance; poise; calm composure.
What is another word for aplomb?
Other words for "aplomb" include assuredness, cool, poise.
What are the different meanings of aplomb?
"aplomb" has 3 main meanings: 1. Self-assurance; poise; calm composure; 2. The graceful skill and precision shown by a talented dancer; 3. A vertical, upright line or direction.
