ALL meanings of dignity
dig·ni·ty
D d - 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 dignity The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. 1
- noun dignity person: composure 1
- noun dignity occasion: solemnity 1
- 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
- noun dignity A quality or state worthy of esteem and respect. 0
- noun dignity Decorum, formality, stateliness. 0
- noun dignity High office, rank, or station. 0
- noun dignity One holding high rank; a dignitary. 0
- noun dignity (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim. 0
- uncountable noun dignity If someone behaves or moves with dignity, they are calm, controlled, and admirable. 0
- uncountable noun dignity If you talk about the dignity of people or their lives or activities, you mean that they are valuable and worthy of respect. 0
- uncountable noun dignity Your dignity is the sense that you have of your own importance and value, and other people's respect for you. 0
- noun dignity a formal, stately, or grave bearing 0
- noun dignity the state or quality of being worthy of honour 0
- noun dignity relative importance; rank 0
- noun dignity sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity) 0
- noun dignity high rank, esp in government or the church 0
- noun dignity a person of high rank or such persons collectively 0
- noun dignity the quality of being worthy of esteem or honor; worthiness 0
- noun dignity high repute; honor 0
- noun dignity the degree of worth, repute, or honor 0
- noun dignity a high position, rank, or title 0
- noun dignity loftiness of appearance or manner; stateliness 0
- noun dignity proper pride and self-respect 0
- noun dignity a dignitary 0