And now for something completely....heavier

I was chastised, mildly but accurately, for the lightness of my last post, so this one will have some gravitas.

"Gravitas", as defined by Merriam-Webster:

Definition of GRAVITAS

: high seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)

Examples of GRAVITAS

1. The new leader has an air of gravitas that commands respect.
2. a comic actress who lacks the gravitas for dramatic roles
3. The new leader has a certain gravitas

According to the esteemed M-W, "gravitas" does not appear in the Thesaurus.

I am afraid that given the lack of similar words for "gravitas", I would have to write a fairly boring post, chock-full of the word "gravitas", thus alienating me from those who might, from time to time, find this blog enlightening or amusing.

I esteem myself well enough not to do that.  While it might not have a deleterious effect on you, as a reader, I myself would find it egregious.

In sincere sincerity, Lorna