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dignity

/'dɪgnɪti/

Synonyms of dignity Antonyms of dignity Examples of dignity Usage of dignity Parts of dignity Definition that contains dignity Words sounding like dignity Explanation of dignity

noun
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
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"it was beneath his dignity to cheat" "showed his true dignity when under pressure"

Similar:

self-regard self-respect self-worth

type of:
pride pridefulness
noun
formality in bearing and appearance
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"he behaved with great dignity"

Similar:

gravitas lordliness

type of:
bearing comportment mien presence
noun
high office or rank or station
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"he respected the dignity of the emissaries"

type of:
status position

Examples of dignity

"it was beneath his dignity to cheat"
"showed his true dignity when under pressure"
"he behaved with great dignity"
"he respected the dignity of the emissaries"