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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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   Dignity is the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed, or a look or way of behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of dignity from Merriam-Webster.

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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.

6. 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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › dignityDIGNITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Dignity is the state or quality of being worthy of honour, respect, or elevated rank. It can also refer to a person of high rank or title, or a sign or token of respect. See examples of dignity in sentences and word history.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DignityDignity - Wikipedia

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   Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. Learn about the etymology, philosophical history, and categories of violations of human dignity from various sources and examples.

9. 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. a feeling of self-respect and personal worth.