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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’.

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

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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.

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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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   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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   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.

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   Definition of dignity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. dignity. noun. /ˈdɪɡnəti/ Idioms. [uncountable, singular] a calm and serious manner that deserves respect. She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity. He brings a quiet dignity to the role. His aristocratic voice gives him an air of dignity and power.