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| 1. | [ noun ] the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect | |
| Synonyms: | self-respect self-regard self-esteem | |
| Examples: | : "it was beneath his dignity to cheat" "showed his true dignity when under pressure" |
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| Related terms: | pride ennoble | |
| 2. | [ noun ] formality in bearing and appearance | |
| Synonyms: | gravitas lordliness | |
| Examples: | : "he behaved with great dignity" |
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| Related terms: | bearing | |
| 3. | [ noun ] high office or rank or station | |
| Examples: | : "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" |
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| Related terms: | status | |
| Similar spelling: |
disunity dignitary disunite disunited |
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