dignity

noun
UK: /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/
US: /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

  1. The state or quality of being worthy of respect or honor; a sense of pride and self-respect.

    1. He has dignity. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carried herself with dignity, despite her difficult situation, showing true strength. [ ] [ ]

  2. A composed or serious manner or style.

    1. He spoke with dignity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker maintained a tone of dignity throughout the sensitive discussion, avoiding any emotional outbursts. [ ] [ ]

  3. High rank, respect, and social position.

    1. She has great dignity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambassador's visit added dignity to the small town, marking it as an important stop. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

self-respect nobility pride stature honor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dignity" in English means: The state or quality of being worthy of respect or honor; a sense of pride and self-respect., A composed or serious manner or style., High rank, respect, and social position..

The phonetic transcription of "dignity" is /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ in British English and /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dignity": self-respect, nobility, pride, stature, honor.

Example usage of "dignity": "He has dignity.". More examples on the page.