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单词 gravitas
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Definition of gravitas in English:

gravitas

noun ˈɡravɪtasˈɡravɪtɑːsˈɡrævəˌtɑs
mass noun
  • Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.

    a post for which he has the expertise and the gravitas
    Example sentencesExamples
    • She spoke with gravitas about the serious thought and hard work that had gone into making this Easter bonnet parade the event it was.
    • It's good to see them treating the story with suitable gravitas.
    • There are some who say that blogs lack gravitas, that there is no quality writing, that the analyses are hurried and ill-considered.
    • For now, though, the beard is strictly for purposes of gravitas.
    • To some extent its gravitas derives from the collective deeds, actions, knowledge and experience of its members over the years.
    • And the hint is strong that she is the one with sufficient gravitas.
    • Strong Saturnian types exude gravitas and take life seriously.
    • How then to satisfy a general visitor and yet still endow each object with the dignity and gravitas demanded by its place in our heritage?
    • This serious work is given the required sense of space and gravitas in a fine performance.
    • His great form, so flat and irresistible, along with those of the sofa and the desk, has all the weight and gravitas of a Florentine fresco.
    • He doesn't possess the personal gravitas to speak convincingly of great political ideals.
    • The bank economist presented well and confidently and it must be said with some authority and gravitas.
    • Age is no barrier; it can be a disadvantage in the world of employment but gives a self-employed person gravitas.
    • A little later came the proconsuls, men of imperial gravitas, stately courtesy and crisp, regulation haircuts.
    • With an eye on longevity, the book is written entirely in the past tense, which also helps give it an impressive and immediate air of gravitas.
    • I was going to say that gravitas is a quality that I think that journalists worry about and care about.
    • Many see this as the key to the Times maintaining its integrity, credibility, and gravitas.
    • It has the magic property of always being cooler than the surrounding atmosphere, which gives it a sense of mordant gravitas and wisdom.
    • This is a well written, well structured piece of writing, given added gravitas by its background of being a resignation letter.
    • Perhaps his tone is not quite what it was, but he imbued the role with immense gravitas and dignity.
    Synonyms
    dignity, seriousness, solemnity, gravity, loftiness, grandeur, decorum, sobriety, sedateness

Origin

Latin, from gravis 'serious'.

 
 

Definition of gravitas in US English:

gravitas

nounˈɡravəˌtäsˈɡrævəˌtɑs
  • Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.

    a post for which he has the expertise and the gravitas
    Example sentencesExamples
    • How then to satisfy a general visitor and yet still endow each object with the dignity and gravitas demanded by its place in our heritage?
    • This serious work is given the required sense of space and gravitas in a fine performance.
    • A little later came the proconsuls, men of imperial gravitas, stately courtesy and crisp, regulation haircuts.
    • He doesn't possess the personal gravitas to speak convincingly of great political ideals.
    • His great form, so flat and irresistible, along with those of the sofa and the desk, has all the weight and gravitas of a Florentine fresco.
    • And the hint is strong that she is the one with sufficient gravitas.
    • There are some who say that blogs lack gravitas, that there is no quality writing, that the analyses are hurried and ill-considered.
    • She spoke with gravitas about the serious thought and hard work that had gone into making this Easter bonnet parade the event it was.
    • The bank economist presented well and confidently and it must be said with some authority and gravitas.
    • Many see this as the key to the Times maintaining its integrity, credibility, and gravitas.
    • This is a well written, well structured piece of writing, given added gravitas by its background of being a resignation letter.
    • Strong Saturnian types exude gravitas and take life seriously.
    • It's good to see them treating the story with suitable gravitas.
    • I was going to say that gravitas is a quality that I think that journalists worry about and care about.
    • Perhaps his tone is not quite what it was, but he imbued the role with immense gravitas and dignity.
    • To some extent its gravitas derives from the collective deeds, actions, knowledge and experience of its members over the years.
    • For now, though, the beard is strictly for purposes of gravitas.
    • Age is no barrier; it can be a disadvantage in the world of employment but gives a self-employed person gravitas.
    • With an eye on longevity, the book is written entirely in the past tense, which also helps give it an impressive and immediate air of gravitas.
    • It has the magic property of always being cooler than the surrounding atmosphere, which gives it a sense of mordant gravitas and wisdom.
    Synonyms
    dignity, seriousness, solemnity, gravity, loftiness, grandeur, decorum, sobriety, sedateness

Origin

Latin, from gravis ‘serious’.

 
 
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