Associations to the word «Gravitas»

Wiktionary

GRAVITAS, noun. Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.
GRAVITAS, noun. (figuratively) substance, weight.

Dictionary definition

GRAVITAS, noun. Formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke