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dignity
[ dig-ni-tee ]
noun
- bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- nobility or elevation of character; worthiness:
dignity of sentiments.
- elevated rank, office, station, etc.
- relative standing; rank.
- a sign or token of respect:
an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.
- Archaic.
- person of high rank or title.
- such persons collectively.
dignity
/ ˈɪɡɪɪ /
noun
- a formal, stately, or grave bearing
he entered with dignity
- the state or quality of being worthy of honour
the dignity of manual labour
- relative importance; rank
he is next in dignity to the mayor
- sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be ) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity )
- high rank, esp in government or the church
- a person of high rank or such persons collectively
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dignity1
Example Sentences
The timid and cowardly do have a point, though: Americans, by and large, remain horrid on the issue of treating immigrants with dignity.
The cypress coffin symbolised humility and mortality; the outer oak coffin, a sign of 'dignity and strength' and the lead coffin, welded to preserve the remains and prevent tampering.
He was truly an extraordinary leader and a role model to the world that embodied a deep faith and commitment to embrace the dignity of the human person.
"This is not about censorship - it's about protecting dignity, truth, and the emotional wellbeing of those directly affected by horrific crimes."
The judge paid tribute to the families of those who died for their "dignity and courage in the midst of overwhelming grief".
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