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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.

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   3 days ago · Your dignity is the sense that you have of your own importance and value, and other people's respect for you.

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

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › dignity_ndignity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dignity, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIGNITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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