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aplomb.

Self-confidence; poise; composure.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈplʌm//əˈplɒm//æ-/UK
  1. Self-confidence; poise; composure.

    uncountable · usually
    His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.
  2. The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.

    uncountable · usually
  3. The perpendicular; perpendicularity.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb (“plumb line”).

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