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View usage for: (grævɪtæs) uncountable nounIf you say that someone has gravitas, you mean that you respect them because they seem serious and intelligent. [formal] He is pale, dark, and authoritative, with the gravitas you might expect of a Bookerprize winner. Synonyms: seriousness, gravity, solemnity More Synonyms of gravitas gravitas in British English (ˈɡrævɪˌtæs) nounseriousness, solemnity, or importance Word origin C20: from Latin gravitās weight, from gravis heavy gravitas in American English (ˈgrævɪˌtɑs) noun reserved dignity; propriety and good taste in behavior and speech, as of a leader or official Examples of 'gravitas' in a sentencegravitas He brings some gravitas and, in a weird way, credibility.They have measured longterm fame by celebrity and gravitas and give equal weight to both.Trustees would need to have the gravitas and experience to command respect for their independence.The right beard on the right man can add elegance and gravitas.The lack of pictures lends gravitas to the endeavour.It gives you gravitas as a pastor.She thinks it will add gravitas to her in her humanitarian work.It gives them a gravitas and a warmth and bond.Hair colour can give you instant gravitas.But it is entertainment given gravitas by a prestigious and distinguished cast.He also brings a gravitas to the film that may otherwise be dismissed as just a fantasy film.What about my experience and gravitas?Those flecks of grey add gravitas.Haven't they a certain beauty and gravitas?To outward appearance, there is a certain lack of gravitas.Junior figures lack gravitas - intellectual and political.It has a gravitas which brings the crushing weight of history - the recipient risks being squashed.There is no doubt that the actors' backing adds gravitas and urgency to the strike.Do you imagine this adds lustre and gravitas to your CVs? Lack of gravitas makes the musical interludes seem glib, rather than an ironic counterpoint to the action.The leather still lacks gravitas.Fans hope that he will bring a new gravitas and darkness to the plots and fixes that the Doctor finds himself entangled in.The complaints are often petty and unimportant, yet when aired in public, they take on a certain gravitas and momentum.She received the promotion but the official feedback that came with it was, as she predicted, that she lacked gravitas. Definition seriousness or solemnity a figure with all the gravitas you might expect of a Booker prize winner Additional synonymsDefinition seriousness or solemnity of appearance or behaviour There was an appealing gravity to everything she said. Synonyms solemnity, gloom, seriousness, gravitas, thoughtfulness, grimness, dignity, sobriety, earnestnessDefinition the state or quality of being solemn the solemnity of the occasion Synonyms seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur, gravitas, earnestness, portentousness, momentousness, impressiveness - gravelly
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