noun
gravitas
GRAV-ih-tahs
Gravitas (noun) means a serious and dignified manner that commands respect. Example: “The judge spoke with a quiet gravitas that silenced the room.”
noun
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A serious and dignified manner that commands respect.
"The judge spoke with a quiet gravitas that silenced the room."
"Her years of experience gave her real gravitas in negotiations."
How to use gravitas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dignified, serious presence that makes people take you seriously.
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a sense of gravitas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gravitās ("weight, heaviness") — a doublet of the English word "gravity".
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What does “gravitas” mean?
The word “gravitas” means a serious and dignified manner that commands respect. In plain terms, a dignified, serious presence that makes people take you seriously.
How do you pronounce “gravitas”?
“Gravitas” is pronounced GRAV-ih-tahs (/ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/ in IPA).
How do you use “gravitas” in a sentence?
Here is “gravitas” used in a sentence: “The judge spoke with a quiet gravitas that silenced the room.”
What part of speech is “gravitas”?
“Gravitas” is a noun.
Where does the word “gravitas” come from?
The word “gravitas” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin gravitās ("weight, heaviness") — a doublet of the English word "gravity".
