dignity

dig·ni·ty  (dgn-t)

n. pl. dig·ni·ties

1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.

2. Inherent nobility and worth: the dignity of honest labor.

3.

a. Poise and self-respect.

b. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.

4. The respect and honor associated with an important position.

5. A high office or rank.

6. dignities The ceremonial symbols and observances attached to high office.

7. Archaic A dignitary.

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[Middle English dignite, from Old French, from Latin dignits, from dignus, worthy; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]

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dignity

Noun

pl -ties

1. serious, calm, and controlled behaviour or manner

2. the quality of being worthy of honour

3. sense of self-importance: he considered the job beneath his dignity [Latin dignus worthy]

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Dignity persons of high rank, collectively.

Examples: dignity of the army, 1548; of a great kingdom, 1793; of canons—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dignity - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" self-regard, self-respect, self-worth pride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
	2.	dignity - formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity" gravitas, lordliness comportment, mien, bearing, presence - dignified manner or conduct
	3.	dignity - high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"

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dignity

noun 1. decorum, breeding, gravity, majesty, grandeur, respectability, nobility, propriety, solemnity, gentility, courtliness, loftiness, stateliness

noun 2. self-importance, pride, self-esteem, self-respect, self-regard, self-possession, amour-propre (French)

Translations

dignity [ˈdɪgnɪtɪ] n → dignidad f

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dignity [ˈdɪgnɪtɪ] n → dignité f

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dignity [ˈdɪgnɪtɪ] n → Würde f

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dignity [ˈdɪgnɪtɪ] n → dignità