Definitions for gravitas
ˈgræv ɪˌtɑs, -ˌtæsgrav·i·tas

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1. dignity, lordliness, gravitasnoun

   formality in bearing and appearance

   "he behaved with great dignity"

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1. gravitasnoun

   Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.

2. gravitasnoun

   substance, weight.

3. Etymology: From gravitas

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1. Gravitas

   Gravitas (Classical Latin: [ˈɡrawɪt̪aːs̠]) was one of the ancient Roman virtues that denoted "seriousness". It is also translated variously as weight, dignity, and importance and connotes restraint and moral rigor. It also conveys a sense of responsibility and commitment to the task.Along with pietas (regard for discipline and authority), severitas, gloria, simplicitas (lucidity), integritas, dignitas, and virtus, gravitas was particularly appreciated as an ideal characteristic in leaders. Gravitas and virtus are considered more canonical virtues than the others.

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1. gravitas

   Gravitas is a quality of weightiness, seriousness, dignity, or importance that inspires respect and influence. It is often associated with people in positions of power or authority, or used to describe someone who possesses a strong moral or intellectual integrity.

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1. Gravitas

   Gravitas was one of the Roman virtues, along with pietas, dignitas and virtus. It may be translated variously as weight, seriousness and dignity, also importance, and connotes a certain substance or depth of personality.

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1. Gravitas

   重々しい、真剣な in Japanese.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on July 17, 2019  

Matched Categories

1. • Bearing

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Anagrams for gravitas »

1. stravaig

How to pronounce gravitas?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say gravitas in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gravitas in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gravitas in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of gravitas in a Sentence

1. Ted Cruz:

   Few statesmen have the qualifications, the relationships, and gravitas that Senator Hutchison brings to this position, after years of inadequate resourcing, Kay led an effort in the Senate to rebuild our military and helped prepare it to meet the new, more stringent demands of the global war on terror.

2. Mike Hatlee:

   Giulio could deal with any difficulties, whether it was an argument with someone or the fact that he had four roommates. He had more gravitas than anyone his age.

3. Dorothy Gaiter:

   It's got gravitas, elegance and the perfect amount of yummy uplift that's worthy of the marvelous feat you've just accomplished.

4. Jeff Danielson:

   They have to show gravitas, a leadership capability that they are ready for be president, i don't think that is a question with Hillary.

5. Kate Andersen:

   There's a general acceptance that a first lady has the gravitas and clout to make a trip to a region critical to the Kate Andersen Brower.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gravitas
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gravitas
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitas
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gravitas
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gravitas