gravitas

[grav-i-tahs, ‐tas] Example Sentences

grav·i·tas

[grav-i-tahs, ‐tas]
noun
seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech.

Origin:
1920–25; < Latin gravitās; see gravity
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Gravitas is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example Sentences
  • Meanwhile, rebel leaders sought to project control, continuity and gravitas.
  • Wright's older patrons, the focus of the next gallery, have more gravitas.
  • When you go to an academic conference you expect to see some geeks, gravitas and graying professors giving lectures.
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gravitas (ˈɡrævɪˌtæs)
 
n
seriousness, solemnity, or importance
 
[C20: from Latin gravitās weight, from gravis heavy]

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