Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dig-ni-tee]
- /ˈdɪg nɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dig-ni-tee]
- /ˈdɪg nɪ ti/
Definitions of dignities word
- noun plural dignities bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. 1
- noun plural dignities nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 1
- noun plural dignities elevated rank, office, station, etc. 1
- noun plural dignities relative standing; rank. 1
- noun plural dignities a sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer. 1
- noun plural dignities Archaic. person of high rank or title. such persons collectively. 1
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Origin of dignities
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English dignite < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dignitās worthiness, equivalent to dign(us) worthy + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Dignities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dignities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dignities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dignities
noun dignities
- decencies — standards of behaviour considered correct by polite society; proprieties
- graces — William Russell, 1832–1904, U.S. financier and shipping magnate, born in Ireland: mayor of New York City 1880–88.
- honours — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- qualities — an essential or distinctive characteristic, property, or attribute: the chemical qualities of alcohol.
- statures — the height of a human or animal body.
Antonyms for dignities
noun dignities
- humiliations — Plural form of humiliation.
- indignities — an injury to a person's dignity; slighting or contemptuous treatment; humiliating affront, insult, or injury.
- infamies — Plural form of infamy.
See also
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