humorlessness

noun

Definition of humorlessnessnext
as in earnestness

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  1. gravitas
  2. gravity
  3. earnest
  4. solemnity
Noun
  • But this reboot had gravitas, for Larroquette at least.
    Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2023
  • On the other hand, use of science within advertising somehow bestows upon the product a higher status, a gravitas, the excitement that this thing that the consumer must have is one of a kind, a rare breakthrough discovery.
    Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2011
Definition of gravitas
Noun
  • With Metcalf’s gravity creating opportunities for other pass catchers, Smith-Njigba emerged as Seattle’s WR1.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • His work also led him to study the collapse of stars due to their own extreme gravity.
    Ken Bridges, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of gravity
Noun
  • The on-pitch toil from Sean Dyche’s team merited such a response, but now the hard work starts in earnest for all, including TFG.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The invite to come by rang in earnest when your boy said it.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of earnest
Noun
  • Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The former first lady paid her respects to the 39th president in an ensemble that adhered to traditional funeral attire, reflecting the occasion’s solemnity.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of solemnity
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