Aplomb

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French aplomb.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [aˈplɔ̃], [aˈplɔŋ]
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Noun

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Aplomb m (strong, genitive Aplombs, no plural)

  1. (literary) self-confidence, poise, aplomb
  2. (literary) dash, boldness, audacity
  3. steadfastness, stability

Declension

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Synonyms

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Further reading

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  • Aplomb” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Aplomb” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Aplomb” in Duden online