aplomb

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Self-confidence; poise; composure.

   His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.

Simplified etymology

Aplomb entered English in the late 18th century from French à plomb, meaning “straight as a plumb line.” The phrase ultimately relates to Latin plumbum “lead,” the source of plumb.

Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb.

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