# gravitas vs gravity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gravitas
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/ · frequency rank #48,780*
Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.

### gravity
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɹævɪti/ · frequency rank #5,046*
Senses relating to seriousness.

## Source
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