noun
dignity
DIHG-nih-tee
noun
1
The quality of being worthy of respect; a calm, composed sense of self-worth.
"She handled the insult with quiet dignity."
"Every patient deserves to be treated with dignity."
2
A position of high rank or honor.
"He was elevated to the dignity of ambassador."
How to Use Dignity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSelf-respect and worth, or (less commonly) a position of honor.
Common pairings
with dignity
human dignity
dignity and respect
Word Forms
dignities plural
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Etymology
From Old French dignité, from Latin dignitas, "worthiness," from dignus, "worthy."