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aplomb Definition


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aplomb
noun
    1. Calm self-assurance and poise.
      Thesaurus: confidence, poise, savoir-faire, calmness, composure, equanimity, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession, sang-froid.
Etymology: 19c: from French à plomb straight up and down, according to the plumb line.



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