gravitas

/ˈɡrævɪtɑːs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡrævɪtɑːs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgra-və-ˌtäs -ˌtas/ (ame, mw)

gravitas — noun

1. a thoughtful, dignified manner that makes others take a person seriously and lis

1.名詞C2
釋義

a thoughtful, dignified manner that makes others take a person seriously and listen to what they say.

例句

Senator Antonia spoke with such gravitas that even her opponents fell silent.

collocation: speak with gravitas

Despite his youth, Hugo brought real gravitas to his role as the new headmaster.

pattern: bring gravitas to [a role/position]

同義詞
  • dignity

    broader; gravitas adds an extra sense of weighty, thoughtful seriousness

  • solemnity

    focuses on a grave, ceremonial mood; gravitas is more about a person's manner

  • authority

    emphasizes power to command; gravitas emphasizes how one's manner earns respect

反義詞
  • frivolity

    lightness and lack of seriousness — the opposite mood

  • levity

    humorous, playful tone unsuitable for serious moments

文法句型

have gravitas

lack gravitas

bring gravitas to

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable and used in the singular with no article in fixed patterns like 'have/lack/bring gravitas'. Subject is usually a person, a speech, or a public role; rarely used of objects.

常見錯誤

❌She has many gravitas.
✅She has great gravitas.
💡uncountable, so use 'great / real / quiet' rather than plural or number words.
❌The colourful party had a lot of gravitas.
✅The funeral had real gravitas.
💡gravitas suits serious, solemn contexts, not light or playful ones.