aplomb (noun)
11aplomb — /əˈplɒm / (say uh plom) noun 1. imperturbable self possession, poise, or assurance. 2. a perpendicular position. {French, from à according to + plomb plummet} …
12old school tie — noun Date: 1932 1. a. an attitude of conservatism, aplomb, and upper class solidarity associated with English public school graduates b. a necktie displaying the colors of an English public school 2. clannishness among members of an established… …
13imperturbability — noun a state of calm, unruffled self assurance; aplomb, composure See Also: imperturbable …
14sangfroid — noun [sɑŋˈfrwɑd/|[sɑ̃ˈfrwɑ/ Self possession or imperturbability especially under strain. He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid. Syn: poise, aplomb, unflappability See Also: sanguine …
15assurance — noun 1) her calm assurance Syn: self confidence, confidence, self assurance, self possession, nerve, poise, aplomb, levelheadedness; calmness, composure, sangfroid, equanimity; informal cool, unflappability Ant …
16composure — noun most people would have lost their composure after such a disappointing defeat Syn: self control, self possession, calm, equanimity, equilibrium, serenity, tranquility; aplomb, poise, presence of mind, sangfroid; imperturbability, placidness …
17confidence — noun 1) I have little confidence in these figures Syn: trust, belief, faith, credence, conviction Ant: skepticism, distrust 2) she s brimming with confidence Syn: self assurance …
18equanimity — noun she confronted the daily crises with equanimity Syn: composure, calm, level headedness, self possession, coolheadedness, presence of mind; serenity, tranquility, phlegm, imperturbability, equilibrium; poise, assurance, self confidence,… …
19sang-froid — noun he recovered his usual sangfroid Syn: composure, equanimity, self possession, equilibrium, aplomb, poise, self assurance, self control, nerve, calm, presence of mind; informal cool, unflappability …
20savoir faire — noun the French admired Franklin s wit and Jefferson s savoir faire Syn: social skill, social grace(s), urbanity, suavity, finesse, sophistication, poise, aplomb, adroitness, polish, style, smoothness, tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, discretion,… …
