English Dictionary

gravitas

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/

名詞

不可算名詞 比喩的用法

Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity. / (figuratively) Substance, weight.

日本語の意味

威厳 / 厳粛さ / 重厚さ / 風格

When he entered the room, his slow, deliberate steps and measured tone imbued his remarks with gravitas.

彼が部屋に入ると、ゆっくりとした慎重な足取りと落ち着いた口調が、その発言に深い威厳を与えた。

意味（1）

Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.

“Because he refuses to level with the American people about the dangers which he has placed American troops and our diplomatic corps, personnel and civilians, as well as our partners and allies, or demonstrated even a modicum of presidential gravitas, I will attempt to do that,” said Mr. Biden, who is one of 14 candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.

意味（2）

(figuratively) Substance, weight.

The other campaign against Ms. Yellen has been subtler, involving repeated suggestions — almost always off the record — that she lacks the “gravitas” to lead the Fed. What does that mean? […] Sorry, but it’s hard to escape the conclusion that gravitas, in this context, mainly means possessing a Y chromosome.