gravitas

But it's clear my books have a kind of gravitas to them.

"I think there should be some gravitas to our leaders," he said.

In political circles it is known as the gravitas issue.

Yet in his early months at least, he has shown himself to have the gravitas of a leader.

Does he have the experience and gravitas at that tender age to do the job?

"Something that felt like it had real substance and gravitas."

But both designers could stand a little less gravitas this season.

The man appears too old to work but offers gravitas to those that are.

Being a good person must carry more gravitas than the ability to run, jump and play.

He is known for his clear delivery and appearance of gravitas.

"Of the two, the old king had the greater gravitas," said an international diplomat who has met both men.

It's like the people who say I don't have gravitas.

In its gravitas and curiosity, Harry's voice is exactly right.

One source suggests that it was a lack of gravitas.

"One of the questions at the time was whether he had sufficient gravitas to be an anchor."

The uniforms gave a certain gravitas even to the fat soldiers.

How much gravitas can a writer claim after one lousy book?

I have noticed in the past that all the gravitas has slid to the left.

This, he says, with uncharacteristic gravitas, is a public service.

Even when the eyes smile there's a sort of gravitas."

Then there's the risk of being dismissed as a lightweight, without gravitas.

The debate began really well for the Congressman, whose mission was to show that he had some gravitas.

To begin with, there is the question of gravitas.

Both faced doubts about their gravitas and capacity to lead.

I wish I could come on with a bit of gravitas.