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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...

   • Dignity: Japanese Translation

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

   • Traditional

     DIGNITY translate: 莊重，端莊;尊嚴, 自尊，自尊心. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     DIGNITY translate: 庄重，端庄;尊严, 自尊，自尊心. Learn more in the...

   • Dignity in Spanish

     DIGNITY translate: dignidad, decoro, dignidad [feminine]....

   • Dignity in Russian

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

   • 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...

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 the formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases 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 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.

6. 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, or the state of being calm, controlled, and admirable. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of dignity in different contexts.

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

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   Dignity (from the Latin dignitas meaning "worth, worthiness; dignity, position, rank, status; authority, office; self-respect, grace" [citation needed]) in some of its modern usages has come to mean the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.

8. 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 importance. It can also refer to a person of high rank or title, or a sign or token of respect. See how to use dignity in a sentence and find related words.

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.