aplomb

Meanings

• noun

  poise, self-confidence, and composure in a trying situation

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈplɒm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=266969"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aplomb
bomb , calm , glam , psalm

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Variants

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aplomb , aplombs

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Etymology

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Originally from French 'aplomb' meaning 'lofty, proud', from 'aplomber' to plunge or drop

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Trivia

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1. The term 'aplomb' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Aplomb is also used in aviation to describe the smoothness of a pilot's landing.

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Related Concepts

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1. grace under pressure: A term used to describe a person's ability to remain calm and composed in a difficult or stressful situation, similar to aplomb

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Quotes

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1. In "The Most Famous Man in America," Applegate, a Ph.D. in American studies from Yale, tells this grand story with "aplomb", intelligence and a sure feel for historical context.

   - Michael Kazin,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},16 July 2006

2. Stefan Soltesz conducts the excellent chorus and orchestra with "aplomb", and television director Brian Large does his usual exemplary job.

   - Alan Wagner,{it}Opera News{/it},November 2001

3. During a script conference recounted in the New Yorker piece, Ley fielded a variety of questions with striking "aplomb" that sometimes verged on arrogance.

   - Frank Kuznik,{it}Air & Space{/it},April/May 1995

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Culture

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Aplomb is often used to describe a person's ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, especially in high-stakes situations. It has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters with great poise and self-assurance.

How to Memorize "aplomb"

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   - Imagine a person standing tall and confident, facing a challenging situation. Visualize how their poise and self-assurance help them overcome the obstacle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aplomb' with calmness, poise, and self-confidence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'aplomb': A-poise, P-oise, L-ofty, O-vercome, M-ostly, B-eneath pressure

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