aplomb

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/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.

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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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