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gravitas

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gravitas /ˈgrævəˌtɑːs/ noun
gravitas
/ˈgrævəˌtɑːs/
noun
Learner's definition of GRAVITAS
formal
: a very serious quality or manner举止端庄;态度严肃
[noncount]
[singular]

gravitas

noun

grav·​i·​tas ˈgra-və-ˌtäs How to pronounce gravitas (audio)
-ˌtas
: high seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)
had the gravitas of a deep thinker

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This word comes to us straight from Latin. Among the Romans, gravitas was thought to be essential to the character and functions of any adult (male) in authority. Even the head of a household or a low-level official would strive for this important quality. We use gravitas today to identify the same solemn dignity in men and women.

Example Sentences

The new leader has an air of gravitas that commands respect. a comic actress who lacks the gravitas for dramatic roles The new leader has a certain gravitas.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin — see gravity

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gravitas was in 1869

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