Aplomb Meaning in English

word

US

əˈpɫɑm

uh-PLAHM

UK

ɐplˈɒm

uh-PLOM

Definition

Aplomb means confidence and self-assurance, especially in a difficult situation; handling things calmly and with control.

Usage & Nuances

Aplomb is formal and often used to praise how someone manages challenges or pressure. Common with 'with aplomb'. Rare in daily conversation; more in writing or formal speech.

• Spanish: aplomo
• Portuguese (BR): desenvoltura - autoconfiança
• Portuguese (PT): desenvoltura - autoconfiança
• Chinese (Simplified): 沉着 - 镇定
• Chinese (Traditional): 沉著 - 鎮定
• Hindi: स्वस्थता - आत्मविश्वास
• Arabic: ثقة بالنفس - تَماسُك
• Bengali: আত্মবিশ্বাস - স্থিরতা
• Russian: уверенность - самообладание
• Japanese: 落ち着き - 自信
• Vietnamese: sự tự tin - sự bình tĩnh
• Korean: 침착함 - 자신감
• Turkish: özgüven - soğukkanlılık
• Urdu: اعتماد کے ساتھ - پراعتمادی
• Indonesian: kepercayaan diri - ketenangan

Example Sentences

She answered the difficult question with aplomb.

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He handled the situation with great aplomb.

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She delivered her speech with aplomb.

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Despite the tough crowd, he answered every question with aplomb.

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When the power went out during the show, the host kept going with total aplomb.

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She managed the last-minute changes with aplomb, impressing her whole team.

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