Dignity

What do we mean by dignity?

The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect. noun

Inherent nobility and worth. noun

Poise and self-respect. noun

Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance. noun

The respect and honor associated with an important position. noun

A high office or rank. noun

The ceremonial symbols and observances attached to high office. noun

A dignitary. noun

The state of being worthy; nobleness or elevation of mind; worthiness: as, dignity of sentiments. noun

Elevation; honorable place or elevated rank; degree of excellence, either in estimation or in the order of nature: as, man is superior in dignity to brutes. noun

Elevation and repose of aspect or of deportment; nobility of mien: as, a man of native dignity; “dignity of attitude,” noun

Height; importance; rank. noun

An elevated office, civil or ecclesiastical; hereditary rank or title, or official distinction. noun

The rank or title of a nobleman; the right to use a title of honor, originally in virtue of an estate and accompanied by an official function. noun

One who holds high rank; a dignitary. noun

Any honor conferred; promotion. noun

In rhetoric, avoidance of unseemly or trivial tropes and figures. noun

In astrology, a situation in which a planet has an influence more powerful than usual. noun

A self-evident truth; an axiom. noun

The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

Decorum, formality, stateliness.

High office, rank, or station.

One holding high rank; a dignitary.

Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

Words that are spelled similarly to dignity:
dignity, dignify, dignit, dignité.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word dignity:
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Words that rhyme with dignity:
indignity.

Adjectives that are often used to describe dignity:
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Words that sound like dignity:
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