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calm vs aplomb

aplomb vs calm

calm and aplomb both are nouns.

calm is an adjective but aplomb is not an adjective.

calm is a verb but aplomb is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calm Yes Yes Yes No
aplomb Yes No No No
As nouns, aplomb is a hyponym of calm; that is, aplomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than calm:
  • calm: steadiness of mind under stress
  • aplomb: great coolness and composure under strain
Other hyponyms of calm include assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid, placidity, quiet, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity.
calm (noun) aplomb (noun)
steadiness of mind under stress great coolness and composure under strain
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
calm (adjective) aplomb (adjective)
(of weather) free from storm or wind
not agitated; without losing self-possession
calm (verb) aplomb (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
make steady
make calm or still
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
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