gravitas

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gravitas

He carries himself with a quiet gravitas in the boardroom.

Definition

Noun: 1. Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner: A quality of substance, depth, and serious importance in a person's character, bearing, or style that commands respect.

Usage

"Gravitas" is an uncountable noun used to describe a highly respected quality in a person, especially in professional or leadership contexts. It implies a weightiness of character that inspires trust and authority. It is often used with verbs like have, display, show, lack, or bring.

Examples
  • The new CEO addressed the crisis with a calm gravitas that reassured the entire company.
  • Her extensive experience in diplomacy lends her arguments considerable gravitas.
  • The young politician was intelligent but was often criticized for lacking the gravitas expected of a statesman.
  • He brought a certain gravitas to the role of judge.
Advanced Usage
  • "to lend gravitas to something": To give an event, statement, or position an aura of seriousness and importance.
    • The presence of several Nobel laureates lent gravitas to the academic conference.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gravitate (verb): To move toward or be attracted to something.
    • Conversation always seems to gravitate back to politics.
  • Gravity (noun): While primarily meaning the physical force, it can also mean extreme importance or seriousness.
    • She understood the gravity of the situation.
Synonyms
  • Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
  • Solemnity: The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
  • Sobriety: The state of being serious, solemn, or grave.
  • Authority: The power to influence others, especially because of commanding manner or recognized knowledge.
  • Stature: Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
Antonyms
  • Frivolity: Lack of seriousness; lightheartedness.
  • Levity: Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor.
  • Lightness: Lack of seriousness or depth.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To carry oneself with gravitas": To behave and present oneself in a manner that conveys dignity and seriousness.
    • Despite the chaos, the general carried himself with gravitas.
gravitas

He carries himself with a quiet gravitas in the boardroom.

Noun
  1. formality in bearing and appearance
    • he behaved with great dignity

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