Aplomb - a podcast by Word of the Day

Aplomb is a noun that means self-confidence. 

Aplomb comes from French, where it means, ‘according to a plumb line.’ A plumb line refers to a line dipped into water to determine the water level. It is steady and solid — just like a person with aplomb. 

Diana’s unwavering aplomb was a great source of comfort for us. Because she didn’t lack confidence, neither did we.

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