aplomb
Advanced/əˈplɑːm/
- noun
- Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
aplomb in a sentence
- “He handled the difficult situation with great aplomb.”
- “He showed great aplomb in dealing with the reporters.”
- “You've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb.”
What does “aplomb” mean?
aplomb (noun) means self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. It is pronounced /əˈplɑːm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aplomb" mean?
- aplomb (noun) means: Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
- How do you pronounce "aplomb"?
- "aplomb" is pronounced /əˈplɑːm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "aplomb" in a sentence?
- Here is "aplomb" used in a sentence: He handled the difficult situation with great aplomb.
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