Meaning of gravitas in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡrævəˌtɑs/

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1. Noun

   gravitas

   Etymology

   Latin, from gravis‘serious’

   Definitions

   1. formality in bearing and appearance

   Examples

   • « he behaved with great dignity »

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