Full Definition of APLOMB
Examples of APLOMB
- He showed great aplomb in dealing with the reporters.
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Origin of APLOMB
French, literally, perpendicularity, from Middle French, from a plomb, literally, according to the plummet
First Known Use: 1823
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- Synonyms
- equanimity, calmness, collectedness, composedness,composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equilibrium,imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity (ortranquility), tranquilness
- Antonyms
- agitation, discomposure, perturbation
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