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- [dig-ni-tee]
- /ˈdɪg nɪ ti/
- /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/
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- [dig-ni-tee]
- /ˈdɪg nɪ ti/
Definitions of dignity word
- noun plural dignity bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. 2
- noun plural dignity nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 1
- noun plural dignity elevated rank, office, station, etc. 1
- noun plural dignity relative standing; rank. 1
- noun plural dignity a sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer. 1
- noun plural dignity Archaic. person of high rank or title. such persons collectively. 1
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Origin of dignity
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 Dignity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dignity 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dignity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dignity
noun dignity
- status — the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
- self-respect — proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character.
- respectability — the state or quality of being respectable.
- decorum — Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable.
- greatness — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
Antonyms for dignity
noun dignity
- indecency — the quality or condition of being indecent.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
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