aplomb
self-confidence and poise in difficult situations
Word origin: From French aplomb, perpendicularity or steadiness (a plomb according to the plumb line).
Aplomb in a sentence
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She handled the hostile questions with remarkable aplomb.
She fielded the hostile questions with such aplomb that the panel's skepticism quickly faded.
Using “aplomb” well
Aplomb denotes calm self-assurance under pressure, with a positive connotation of graceful composure. It implies poise specifically in difficult or testing moments.
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