Definition of Gravitas

a dignity of manner or behavior; a leadership quality

Examples of Gravitas in a sentence

When the players were asked what they liked about their coach, they mentioned his gravitas and how it motivated them to succeed.  🔊

A leader must have gravitas and be capable of commanding respect from others.  🔊

It is going to take a commander with a lot of gravitas to lead this discouraged group of soldiers into battle.  🔊

Because Paul has the most gravitas, I believe he will make the best state senator.  🔊

Even when the queen goes about town in disguise, her gravitas and regal bearing do not go unnoticed.  🔊

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