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   dignity

   /ˈdɪɡnɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect: "the dignity of labour"
   • ▪ a high rank or position: "he promised dignities to the nobles in return for his rival's murder" Similar high rankhigh standinghigh stationstatuselevationeminencehonourglorygreatnessimportanceprominenceprestigeOpposite dishonourlow rank
   • 2. a composed or serious manner or style: "he bowed with great dignity" Similar statelinessnoblenessnobilitymajestyregalnessregalityroyalnesscourtlinessaugustnessloftinessexaltednesslordlinessimpressivenessgrandeurmagnificenceceremoniousnessformalitydecorumproprietycorrectnessrighteousnessrespectabilityworthinesshonourabilityintegritysolemnitygravitygravitasreservesobrietysedatenesscomposureOpposite informality
   • ▪ a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect: "it was beneath his dignity to shout" Similar self-esteemself-worthself-respectpridemoraledecencymodestydelicacyfeelingssensibilitiesamour propre

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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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   Dignity is the quality of a person that makes him or her deserving of respect, sometimes shown in behaviour or appearance. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and collocations of dignity with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     DIGNITY meaning: 1. calm, serious, and controlled behaviour...

   • Znaczenie Dignity, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DIGNITY definicja: 1. calm, serious, and controlled...

   • Dignity: Korean Translation

     dignity translate: 위엄. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Dignity: Japanese Translation

     DIGNITY translate: 威厳, 品格, 威厳（いげん）. Learn more in the...

   • Dignity: Arabic Translation

     DIGNITY translate: رَصانة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Dignity: German Translation

     DIGNITY translate: die Würde, die Größe, der Rang, die...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dignityDignity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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   Dignity is the quality of a person that makes him or her deserving of respect, sometimes shown in behavior or appearance. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and collocations of dignity with examples from various sources.

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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.

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

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   Dignity is the quality of being worthy of honour, respect, or self-respect. It can also refer to a formal, stately, or grave bearing, or a high rank or position. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of dignity.

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

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   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. see less. type of: pride, pridefulness.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dignitydignity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word dignity, a noun that describes a calm and serious manner that deserves respect or the fact of being given honour and respect. See examples, synonyms and related words.