Definitions for aplombs

aplombs a·plomb

Spelling: [uh-plom, uh-pluhm]
IPA: /əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm/

Aplombs is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 229 anagrams from letters in aplombs (ablmops).

Definitions for aplombs

noun

  1. imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
  2. the perpendicular, or vertical, position.

Origin of aplombs

First recorded in 1820-30, aplomb is from the French word à plomb according to the plummet, i.e., straight up and down, vertical position

Examples for aplombs

Resolving moral dilemmas is her daily work, and she does it with clarity and aplomb.

But Obama and his party have been playing the race card with the aplomb of a Jim Crow Democrat.

The no-nonsense Belvin Perry Jr. presided over the tangled proceedings with aplomb.

I could read as much in her narrowed eyes as she tried for aplomb with her guests.

Before the end of the repast he had recovered all his assurance, all his aplomb.

The aplomb—why should there be a French word for an English quality?

Miss Milbrey disunited the chatting couple with swiftness and aplomb.

Meanwhile, during the past several years in Champagne, the “Grower” movement has gained momentum and aplomb.

She received his bits of news with the aplomb of a resourceful commander.

When he needed to put Rick Perry and Rick Santorum away during the primaries, by God he did it, and with aplomb.

Word Value for aplombs
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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