Formality in bearing and appearance (8)

I believe the answer is:

gravitas

'formality in bearing and appearance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for gravitas that I've seen before include "Solemnity of manner" , "Serious demeanour" , "Formal bearing" , "Weight" , "Seriousness of manner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and The Guardian.

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