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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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   The meaning of DIGNITY is formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language. How to use dignity in a sentence.

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   Dignity (from the Latin dignitas meaning "worth, worthiness; dignity, position, rank, status; authority, office; self-respect, grace" [citation needed]) 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIGNITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIGNITY definition: 1. calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you: 2. the importance and…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIGNITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DIGNITY meaning: 1. calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you: 2. the importance and…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of dignity. noun. 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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   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.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › dignitydignity - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    6 days ago · dignity (countable and uncountable, plural dignities) The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › dignityDignity Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Dignity definition: The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.