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gravitas
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gravitas
(noun)
gravitas
/
ˈ
grævəˌtɑːs/
noun
gravitas
/
ˈ
grævəˌtɑːs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of GRAVITAS
formal
:
a very serious quality or manner
[
noncount
]
The new leader has an air of
gravitas
that commands respect.
a comic actress who lacks the
gravitas
for dramatic roles
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singular
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The new leader has a certain
gravitas
.
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