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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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   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 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.

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.

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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. noun. formality in bearing and appearance. “he behaved with great dignity ”.

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   Jul 3, 2015 · Definition of dignity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.