poise vs aplomb
aplomb vs poisepoise and aplomb both are nouns.
poise is a verb but aplomb is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| poise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| aplomb | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
poise and aplomb
are synonyms defined as:
- poise and aplomb: great coolness and composure under strain
| poise (noun) | aplomb (noun) |
|---|---|
| great coolness and composure under strain | great coolness and composure under strain |
| a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second | |
| a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium |
| poise (verb) | aplomb (verb) |
|---|---|
| hold or carry in equilibrium | |
| cause to be balanced or suspended | |
| prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult | |
| be motionless, in suspension |
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