Crossword clues for gravitas
gravitas
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1924, from Latin gravitas "weight, heaviness;" figuratively, of persons, "dignity, presence, influence" (see gravity). A word that became useful when gravity acquired a primarily scientific meaning.
Wiktionary
n. 1 Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity. 2 (context figuratively English) substance, weight.
WordNet
n. formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity" [syn: dignity, lordliness]
Wikipedia
GraVITas is the annual science and technology festival of Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore. It is the university's knowledge carnival which aims to empower the young minds by giving them a national platform to showcase their genius and innovation. The Technical festival is spread over 3 days with over 100 events, 50 workshops with over 30,000 footfalls. Started in 2009 by a group of enthusiastic VITians, graVITas now in its 8th edition has become the largest technical festival of its kind. Each year graVITas brings in a new theme, thus providing the eager participants a new experience every time.
Gravitas is the fourteenth studio album by British progressive rock band Asia, released on 25 March 2014. Written and produced by John Wetton and Geoff Downes, it is the group's first release to feature their new guitarist, Sam Coulson, who replaced Steve Howe in January 2013 after the latter retired from the band. Gravitas was originally announced under the name Valkyrie which would eventually come to be the name of the lead single.
Gravitas is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper Talib Kweli. The album was released on December 15, 2013, by Javotti Media. The album was released exclusively through Talib Kweli's website. The album features guest appearances from Gary Clark Jr., Abby Dobson, Big K.R.I.T., Raekwon, The Underachievers, Black Thought, Rah Digga and Mike Posner among others. With production coming from Oh No, Khrysis, Statik Selektah, Rich Kidd and J Dilla among others.
Usage examples of "gravitas".
Priests swarmed together like bees, discussing theological points with immense gravitas, their grey beards augmenting the patriarchal effect of their shining black shoes and flapping robes, and endured the flattering interruptions of the faithful, who could never think of any sensible pretext for conversation other than to enquire whether or not this or that bishop was likely to attend.
They were tall and slender, almost impossibly graceful, and had a natural gravitas that went beyond dignity.
The Deathstalker's voice was cool and sharp, trying hard for the gravitas he felt his title required.
It yeas vastly more intoxicating than to hear confessions from men who did not, in the ultimate analysis, take them very seriously, and it was a very saintly sensation, this business of expressing peaceable sentiments with immense gravitas and moral authority.