Gravitas
noun
Seriousness and importance of manner, causing feelings of respect.
The director had an air of gravitas that commanded the room.
Often appears as...
- projecting gravitas
- demonstrate gravitas
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Formal
noun
A strong and powerful presence or bearing.
Despite his youthful age, he has the gravitas of a seasoned leader.
Often appears as...
- presence of gravitas
- show gravitas
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Formal
noun
The quality of being significant, valid, or of consequence.
Her words carried gravitas, causing everyone to stop and listen.
Often appears as...
- carry gravitas
- word of gravitas
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Formal
noun
Seriousness and importance of manner, causing feelings of respect.
The director had an air of gravitas that commanded the room.
Often appears as...
- projecting gravitas
- demonstrate gravitas
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A strong and powerful presence or bearing.
Despite his youthful age, he has the gravitas of a seasoned leader.
Often appears as...
- presence of gravitas
- show gravitas
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The quality of being significant, valid, or of consequence.
Her words carried gravitas, causing everyone to stop and listen.
Often appears as...
- carry gravitas
- word of gravitas
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Gravitas often relates to professional or formal situations where respect is important.
She spoke with gravitas at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Seriousness
Gravitas isn't only about being serious; it's about inspiring respect and recognition.
His gravitas made everyone turn to him for advice in crisis.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Gravitas is often a quality admired and expected in leaders or figures of authority.
The new manager’s gravitas quickly earned the team's respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Gravitas often relates to professional or formal situations where respect is important.
She spoke with gravitas at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Seriousness
Gravitas isn't only about being serious; it's about inspiring respect and recognition.
His gravitas made everyone turn to him for advice in crisis.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Gravitas is often a quality admired and expected in leaders or figures of authority.
The new manager’s gravitas quickly earned the team's respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Gravitas often relates to professional or formal situations where respect is important.
She spoke with gravitas at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Seriousness
Gravitas isn't only about being serious; it's about inspiring respect and recognition.
His gravitas made everyone turn to him for advice in crisis.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Gravitas is often a quality admired and expected in leaders or figures of authority.
The new manager’s gravitas quickly earned the team's respect.
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Well, as a neuroscientist, I can tell you that while Morgan Freeman delivered this line with the gravitas that makes him a great actor, this statement is entirely false. The truth is, human beings use 100 percent of their brain capacity.
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you so much thank you so much and the wise old soul of 2015 and where this goes to a person who embodies tradition who embodies age who who carries gravitas as if it were the weights of the actual physical world on his back
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Yep. That's that's what I believe. Well, you don't have to believe it because you did it. So therefore it is. Yeah, It is. And it gives him dignity and an integrity that's important to his gravitas.
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How to tame your...
Well, as a neuroscientist, I can tell you that while Morgan Freeman delivered this line with the gravitas that makes him a great actor, this statement is entirely false. The truth is, human beings use 100 percent of their brain capacity.
Video examples
TED2015 in review PIPE...
you so much thank you so much and the wise old soul of 2015 and where this goes to a person who embodies tradition who embodies age who who carries gravitas as if it were the weights of the actual physical world on his back
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Yoda Lingo 101 PIPE StarTalk
Yep. That's that's what I believe. Well, you don't have to believe it because you did it. So therefore it is. Yeah, It is. And it gives him dignity and an integrity that's important to his gravitas.
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Tim Daly
American Actor
It's not like I walk around being Superman in real life. But when you read the script and put yourself in the position that Superman is in - I mean, he's always saving the planet, for God's sake. When you realize that, it's not difficult to take the gravitas of the situation and make your voice do what it needs to do.
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Ryan Hurst
American Actor
Bikers, in general, have just been so attractive to people. Photographers would follow them because there's this weird warrior gravitas that comes with it. The bikes are loud, they have tattoos, they have artwork that they all wear on their jackets.
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Liam Neeson
Irish Actor
There seems to be more opportunities for old guys like me to do a little fighting and running because the lead characters also require a bit of depth and maturity and gravitas that one is likely to acquire doing drama all those years.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
When I was younger, it was very easy to ignore me because I was like some crazy hippie kid. But as I've gotten older, and I'm more gray and more lines on my face, it has given me a lot more gravitas.
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Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
The main job requirement for a network-news anchor is thinking it's the only important job in the world. This is a field where solemn gravitas isn't a drawback; it's the whole point.
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
We learn about MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech. Take that same speech and put it in the voice of a woman. Would it be as inspirational? Would it have as much gravitas to it?
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Joe Anderson
English Actor
When you read something in script form, there are some subtleties that stand out with far greater gravitas than sometimes what you see on screen.
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Aldis Hodge
American Actor
As an actor, it's very rare that you get a choice in a matter. But you're always looking for something that has some gravitas.
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Biju Menon
Indian Actor
I feel I have a certain gravitas.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I gravitate towards gravitas.
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Tim Daly
American Actor
It's not like I walk around being Superman in real life. But when you read the script and put yourself in the position that Superman is in - I mean, he's always saving the planet, for God's sake. When you realize that, it's not difficult to take the gravitas of the situation and make your voice do what it needs to do.
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Ryan Hurst
American Actor
Bikers, in general, have just been so attractive to people. Photographers would follow them because there's this weird warrior gravitas that comes with it. The bikes are loud, they have tattoos, they have artwork that they all wear on their jackets.
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Liam Neeson
Irish Actor
There seems to be more opportunities for old guys like me to do a little fighting and running because the lead characters also require a bit of depth and maturity and gravitas that one is likely to acquire doing drama all those years.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
When I was younger, it was very easy to ignore me because I was like some crazy hippie kid. But as I've gotten older, and I'm more gray and more lines on my face, it has given me a lot more gravitas.
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Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
The main job requirement for a network-news anchor is thinking it's the only important job in the world. This is a field where solemn gravitas isn't a drawback; it's the whole point.
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
We learn about MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech. Take that same speech and put it in the voice of a woman. Would it be as inspirational? Would it have as much gravitas to it?
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Joe Anderson
English Actor
When you read something in script form, there are some subtleties that stand out with far greater gravitas than sometimes what you see on screen.
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Aldis Hodge
American Actor
As an actor, it's very rare that you get a choice in a matter. But you're always looking for something that has some gravitas.
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Biju Menon
Indian Actor
I feel I have a certain gravitas.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I gravitate towards gravitas.
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