aplomb
Translation
self-confidence, composure, poise
Examples
She handled the crisis with great aplomb.
She handled the crisis with great aplomb.
He delivered the speech with his usual aplomb.
He delivered the speech with his usual aplomb.
Grammar Patterns
((with sth.)) with aplomb She handled the crisis with great aplomb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: composure, self-assurance, poise; Antonyms: agitation, gaucheness
Etymology
From French 'à plomb', literally 'according to the plumb line', suggesting verticality and balance.
Memory Tips
Picture a plumb line—a weight on a string—hanging perfectly still and straight. That's the steadiness of aplomb.