Aplomb
noun
Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
She handled the tough questions with aplomb.
Often appears as...
- handle with aplomb
- perform with aplomb
noun
Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
She handled the tough questions with aplomb.
Often appears as...
- handle with aplomb
- perform with aplomb
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Pro Tip 1/3Stressful Situations
Use 'aplomb' to describe someone's calm and confident composure during stressful or difficult times.
Despite the chaos, the pilot landed the plane with aplomb.
Pro Tip 2/3Admirable Trait
'Aplomb' is often used to compliment someone's ability to stay composed when facing challenges.
He received the news of his demotion with aplomb, impressing his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, having 'aplomb' is highly valued and considered a sign of maturity and professionalism.
Her aplomb in negotiations won her respect in the international community.
Pro Tip 1/3Stressful Situations
Use 'aplomb' to describe someone's calm and confident composure during stressful or difficult times.
Despite the chaos, the pilot landed the plane with aplomb.
Pro Tip 2/3Admirable Trait
'Aplomb' is often used to compliment someone's ability to stay composed when facing challenges.
He received the news of his demotion with aplomb, impressing his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, having 'aplomb' is highly valued and considered a sign of maturity and professionalism.
Her aplomb in negotiations won her respect in the international community.
Pro Tip 1/3Stressful Situations
Use 'aplomb' to describe someone's calm and confident composure during stressful or difficult times.
Despite the chaos, the pilot landed the plane with aplomb.
Pro Tip 2/3Admirable Trait
'Aplomb' is often used to compliment someone's ability to stay composed when facing challenges.
He received the news of his demotion with aplomb, impressing his colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, having 'aplomb' is highly valued and considered a sign of maturity and professionalism.
Her aplomb in negotiations won her respect in the international community.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
pretty incredible her ability to to stand up to that cat and to really make herself feel like well make us feel like she had a chance and then she is she stood up to herself with aplomb the amazing part about that for me was the way that's husana also reacted in that
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How interpreters juggle...
choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides. They can even leave a term in the original language, while they search for the most accurate equivalent. Interpreters are also skilled at keeping aplomb in the face of chaos.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
pretty incredible her ability to to stand up to that cat and to really make herself feel like well make us feel like she had a chance and then she is she stood up to herself with aplomb the amazing part about that for me was the way that's husana also reacted in that
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides. They can even leave a term in the original language, while they search for the most accurate equivalent. Interpreters are also skilled at keeping aplomb in the face of chaos.
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Quote examples
Liz Goldwyn
American Writer
Los Angeles is a true postmodern city. Here, we celebrate with equal aplomb the high and the low. I am just as influenced by the punk rock attitude of local skate and surf cultures as I am by old-school glamour and stardust.
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Ivo Daalder
American Public Servant
I think George H.W. Bush was confronted with some huge challenges - the invasion of Kuwait, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fall of the Soviet Union - that he managed with great aplomb.
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Sangeetha Krish
Indian Actress
When I did 'Uyir,' I initially feared to do it. It was a controversial role. But thanks to my friends, they motivated me and helped me come out with aplomb.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Black Hawk Down' has such distinctive visual aplomb that its jingoism starts to feel like part of its atmosphere.
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Liz Goldwyn
American Writer
Los Angeles is a true postmodern city. Here, we celebrate with equal aplomb the high and the low. I am just as influenced by the punk rock attitude of local skate and surf cultures as I am by old-school glamour and stardust.
Quote examples
Ivo Daalder
American Public Servant
I think George H.W. Bush was confronted with some huge challenges - the invasion of Kuwait, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fall of the Soviet Union - that he managed with great aplomb.
Quote examples
Sangeetha Krish
Indian Actress
When I did 'Uyir,' I initially feared to do it. It was a controversial role. But thanks to my friends, they motivated me and helped me come out with aplomb.
Quote examples
Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Black Hawk Down' has such distinctive visual aplomb that its jingoism starts to feel like part of its atmosphere.
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