Meaning & use
aplomb
Calm self-confidence and composure, especially when facing a difficult or embarrassing situation.
See it in a sentence
She handled the reporter's hostile questions with remarkable aplomb.
Despite the power outage, the chef finished the entire dinner service with total aplomb.
A note on using this word
Aplomb is a formal, admiring word, always used positively to describe grace under pressure.
Words with a similar meaning
composurepoise
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Words with an opposite meaning
nervousnesspanic
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