gravitas C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/ UK /ˈɡɹæv.ɪ.tɑːs/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun a serious, dignified manner that makes a person seem worthy of respect Her calm voice gave the announcement gravitas. 2 noun seriousness, importance, or substance in an idea, work, or situation The final chapter gives the light-hearted novel unexpected gravitas. Thesaurus Word family Related forms dignity Etymology Borrowed from Latin gravitas, heaviness or seriousness. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # gravitas **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈɡɹæv.ɪ.tɑːs/ ## Meanings 1. a serious, dignified manner that makes a person seem worthy of respect 2. seriousness, importance, or substance in an idea, work, or situation ## Examples - Her calm voice gave the announcement gravitas. - The final chapter gives the light-hearted novel unexpected gravitas. ## Related Forms - dignity ## Etymology Borrowed from Latin gravitas, heaviness or seriousness. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown