aplomb — self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈplɑːm/
Korean meaning: 침착함, 자신감 (특히 어려운 상황에서)
Korean pronunciation: 어**플**럼
Example Sentences
- The waiter spilled soup on three customers but continued serving with such aplomb that people started clapping.
- She delivered her presentation with aplomb despite realizing her slides were completely wrong.
- My cat shows remarkable aplomb when caught stealing food - he just continues eating as if nothing happened.
aplomb
NOUN//əˈplɑːm//
self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
The head chef handles the dinner rush with complete aplomb
Facing the bomb with aplomb, staying perfectly calm.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'aplomb', derived from the phrase 'à plomb' meaning 'according to the plumb line' or 'perfectly vertical'. The term originally referred to physical balance or equilibrium and metaphorically extended to mean mental composure and self-assurance.
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📝Examples
“The waiter spilled soup on three customers but continued serving with such aplomb that people started clapping.”
“She delivered her presentation with aplomb despite realizing her slides were completely wrong.”
“My cat shows remarkable aplomb when caught stealing food - he just continues eating as if nothing happened.”
“The CEO faced the hostile shareholders with aplomb, answering every difficult question calmly.”
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