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   Dig·ni·ty

   /ˈdiɡnədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect: "a man of dignity and unbending principle"
   • ▪ a composed or serious manner or style: "he bowed with great dignity" Similar statelinessnoblenessnobilitymajestyregalnessregalityroyalnesscourtlinessaugustnessloftinessexaltednesslordlinessimpressivenessgrandeurmagnificenceceremoniousnessformalitydecorumproprietycorrectnessrighteousnessrespectabilityworthinesshonorabilityintegritysolemnitygravitygravitasreservesobrietysedatenesscomposureOpposite informality
   • ▪ a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect: "it was beneath his dignity to shout" Similar self-esteemself-worthself-respectpridemoraledecencymodestydelicacyfeelingssensibilitiesamour propre
   • ▪ a high or honorable rank or position: "he promised dignities to the nobles in return for his rival's murder" Similar high rankhigh standinghigh stationstatuselevationeminencehonorglorygreatnessimportanceprominenceprestigeOpposite dishonorlow rank

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French dignete, from Latin dignitas, from dignus ‘worthy’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   Dignity definition: bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.. See examples of DIGNITY used in a sentence.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dignityDignity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. “it was beneath his dignity to cheat”. “showed his true dignity when under pressure”. synonyms: self-regard, self-respect, self-worth. see more. see less. type of: pride, pridefulness. a feeling of self-respect and personal worth.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIGNITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · Your dignity is the sense that you have of your own importance and value, and other people's respect for you. If you were wrong, admit it. You won't lose dignity, but will gain respect.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondignity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of dignity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › dignityDignity - definition of dignity by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect. 2. Inherent nobility and worth: the dignity of honest labor. 3. a. Poise and self-respect. b. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance. 4. The respect and honor associated with an important position. 5. A high office or rank.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIGNITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DIGNITY definition: calm and serious behaviour that makes people respect you: . Learn more.

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   Dignity (from the Latin dignitas meaning "worth, worthiness; dignity, position, rank, status; authority, office; self-respect, grace") in some of its modern usages has come to mean the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.