gravitas

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grav·i·tas | \ ˈgra-və-ˌtäs

, -ˌtas \

Definition of gravitas

: 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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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.

Recent Examples on the Web But someone who has spent the time cultivating gravitas in their personal lives always stands out head and shoulders above the rest. — Jon Michail, Forbes, "Gravitas: How To Cultivate It In Your Personal Life," 10 May 2021 White nectarine and citrus zest keep the palate bright, and distinctive delicacy balances significant weight and gravitas. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, "Exclusive: How to Get Your Hands on Santa Barbara’s Best New Pinot Noir and Chardonnay," 3 May 2021 Guy Pearce adds some gravitas as the Secretary of Defense. — Lindsey Bahr, Star Tribune, "Review: Michael B. Jordan seeks revenge in 'Without Remorse'," 28 Apr. 2021 People remember headlines and look for depth and gravitas in the person delivering them. — Yola Robert, Forbes, "Sunaina Sinha Haldea Is Smashing Private Equity’s Thick Glass Ceiling," 12 Apr. 2021 One way people have been adding some gravitas to their humble Covid-19 card is by laminating it. — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, "How and why to protect your vaccine card," 7 Apr. 2021 Cora has confidence and gravitas that poor Ron Roenicke lacked. — BostonGlobe.com, "It’s clear that rehiring Alex Cora was the right move by the Red Sox," 14 Apr. 2021 Beginning with yourself has the deepest impact on your gravitas. — Jon Michail, Forbes, "Gravitas: How To Cultivate It As An Executive," 7 Apr. 2021 And until leaders with the gravitas to challenge that conviction do so, too many reopening decisions will remain grounded in the past. — Nat Malkus, National Review, "It’s Time to Rectify Our School-Closing Mistake," 17 Mar. 2021

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