gravitas

Meanings

• noun

  gravitas is a weightiness or solemnity in manner or speech

  - "The judge entered the courtroom with a sense of gravitas."
  - "The ceremony was filled with a sense of gravitas."
  - "He spoke with gravitas, commanding the attention of the audience."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/
   
   
   
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Variants

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gravitas , gravitases

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Etymology

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from the Latin gravitas, meaning 'heaviness' or 'weight'

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Trivia

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1. The term gravitas was used in ancient Rome to describe the weight of a coin.

2. In medieval Europe, gravitas was considered one of the seven virtues.

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Related Concepts

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1. solemnity: a quality or state of being serious and earnest, often with a formal dignity

2. weightiness: a quality or state of being heavy or serious, often with a sense of importance

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Culture

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In literature, gravitas is often used to describe a serious and weighty tone. In art, it can be represented through the use of heavy textures or dark colors. In music, it can be conveyed through slow tempos and solemn melodies.

How to Memorize "gravitas"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy object, such as a boulder, to help remember the meaning of gravitas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word gravitas with the image of a serious and dignified person to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gravitas is a heavyweight' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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