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dignity
dig·ni·ty D0221300 (dĭg′nĭ-tē)n. pl. dig·ni·ties 1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.2. Inherent nobility and worth: the dignity of honest labor.3. a. Poise and self-respect.b. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.4. The respect and honor associated with an important position.5. A high office or rank.6. dignities The ceremonial symbols and observances attached to high office.7. Archaic A dignitary.
[Middle English dignite, from Old French, from Latin dignitās, from dignus, worthy; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]dignity (ˈdɪɡnɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. a formal, stately, or grave bearing: he entered with dignity. 2. the state or quality of being worthy of honour: the dignity of manual labour. 3. (Sociology) relative importance; rank: he is next in dignity to the mayor. 4. sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity)5. high rank, esp in government or the church6. a person of high rank or such persons collectively[C13: from Old French dignite, from Latin dignitās merit, from dignus worthy]dig•ni•ty (ˈdɪg nɪ ti)
n., pl. -ties. 1. bearing, conduct, or manner indicative of self-respect, formality, or gravity. 2. nobility or elevation of character; worthiness. 3. elevated rank, office, station, etc. 4. relative standing; rank. 5. a sign or token of respect: a question unworthy of the dignity of a reply. 6. Archaic. dignitary. [1175–1225; Middle English dignite < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dignitās worthiness =dign(us) worthy + -itās -ity] Dignity persons of high rank, collectively.Examples: dignity of the army, 1548; of a great kingdom, 1793; of canons—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.dignityThe following words can all be used to describe someone who behaves in a calm, serious way: | dignified | formal | grave | po-faced | pompous | | self-important | solemn | staid | stuffy | |
1. 'dignified'Dignified is a complimentary word. Doctors were respected everywhere. They always looked clean and dignified.2. 'formal', 'grave' and 'solemn'Formal, grave, and solemn are neutral words, which do not show approval or disapproval. 'How is your mother?' Daintry asked with formal politeness....as she explains the concept of gross national product to her solemn students.3. 'staid'Staid is fairly uncomplimentary. The others are a pretty staid lot.4. 'po-faced', 'pompous', 'self-important', and 'stuffy'Po-faced, pompous, self-important, and stuffy are used to show disapproval. Po-faced and stuffy are not used in formal writing. He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.His irrepressible irreverence has frequently landed him in trouble with the stuffy and self-important.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | dignity - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"self-regard, self-respect, self-worthpride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth | | 2. | dignity - formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity"gravitas, lordlinesscomportment, mien, bearing, presence - dignified manner or conduct | | 3. | dignity - high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries"status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life" |
dignitynoun1. decorum, breeding, gravity, majesty, grandeur, respectability, nobility, propriety, solemnity, gentility, courtliness, loftiness, stateliness Everyone admired her extraordinary dignity and composure.2. self-importance, pride, self-esteem, morale, self-respect, self-worth, self-regard, self-possession, amour-propre (French) Admit that you were wrong. You won't lose dignity.Quotations
"Our dignity is not in what we do, but in what we understand" [George Santayana Winds of Doctrine]
"By dignity, I mean the high place attained only when the heart and mind are lifted, equally at once, by the creative union of perception and grace" [James Thurber Lanterns and Lances]dignitynounA person's high standing among others:good name, good report, honor, prestige, reputation, repute, respect, status.Translationsdignity (ˈdignəti) noun1. stateliness or seriousness of manner. Holding her head high, she retreated with dignity. 尊貴 尊贵2. importance or seriousness. the dignity of the occasion. 莊嚴 庄严3. a privilege etc indicating rank. He had risen to the dignity of an office of his own. 高位 高位4. one's personal pride. He had wounded her dignity. 尊嚴 尊严dignity
beneath (one's) dignitySaid of an action that one deems inappropriate and thus would not do. Screaming at someone in public is beneath my dignity, but it sounds like not everyone feels the same way.See also: beneath, dignitystand on (one's) dignity1. To maintain one's dignity or propriety when faced with challenges. It's hard to stand on your dignity when you've lost all of your worldly possessions.2. To demand better treatment than others are given. I can't believe he's trying to stand on his dignity and get us to call him "sir" when we all have more seniority than him.See also: dignity, on, standbeneath one's dignitytoo rude or coarse for a polite person to do. That kind of thing is beneath my dignity, and I hope yours as well. I would have thought something like that to be beneath your dignity.See also: beneath, dignitystand on one's dignityto remain dignified in spite of difficulties. I will stand on my dignity to the very end. she stood on her dignity and ignored all the nonsense going on around her.See also: dignity, on, standbeneath your dignity of too little importance or value for you to do it. The Latin equivalent is infra dignitatem , and the humorous abbreviation of this, infra dig , is sometimes used in informal contexts.See also: beneath, dignitystand on your dignity insist on being treated with due respect.See also: dignity, on, standbeˌneath somebody’s ˈdignity (often ironic) seeming so unimportant or unpleasant that somebody thinks they are too important to do it: She considers it beneath her dignity to help with the housework now and again.See also: beneath, dignityˌstand on your ˈdignity (formal) say firmly that you wish to be treated with the respect that you deserve: The teacher stood on his dignity and insisted that the students be punished for being rude to him.See also: dignity, on, standDignity
Dignity (religion, spiritualism, and occult)The term dignity is part of a traditional schema for classifying certain sign placements of planets. A planet is said to be in its dignity (or in its domicile) when in the sign it rules. For example, because Mercury rules Gemini, it is in dignity when in the sign Gemini. As the name of the term implies, this is regarded as a fortunate placement; a planet in its dignity is traditionally regarded as being in harmony with the sign and consequently strengthened. For example, a person born during a period when Mercury was in Gemini has—unless other factors in the natal chart mitigate against it—a good mind and good basic communication skills. The attitude of modern astrologers toward the traditional dignities is mixed, partly because natal planets placed in their dignities are not always the unmitigated blessings one might anticipate. The Moon in the sign of its dignity, Cancer, for example, is a highly sensitive placement that, unless counterbalanced by other factors, tends to make a person too sensitive and moody. More generally, all of the traditional dignities should be utilized with caution. The situation is different in horary astrology, where the classical dignities have a definite bearing on the question being asked. In Vedic astrology, a planet that is placed in the sign it rules is also regarded as being fortunately placed and strong. Sources:Brau, Jean-Louis, Helen Weaver, and Allan Edmands. Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: New American Library, 1980.DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.DignitySee also Noblemindedness.cherubcelestial being symbolizing dignity, glory, and honor. [Heraldry: Halberts, 23]clovessymbolic of stateliness. [Plant Symbolism and Folklore: Jobes, 350]dahliasymbol of dignity. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 406]erminefur which represents nobility. [Heraldry: Halberts, 13]strawberrysymbolizes esteem. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177]dignity
dignity Medspeak-UK
Respect; assurance that a person receives the health or social care in a way that makes him/her feel respected and helps him/her develop or maintain self-esteem.
Vox populi
Nobility, majesty; the carriage of oneself with self-respect.LegalSeeDignitiesdignity
Synonyms for dignitynoun decorumSynonyms- decorum
- breeding
- gravity
- majesty
- grandeur
- respectability
- nobility
- propriety
- solemnity
- gentility
- courtliness
- loftiness
- stateliness
noun self-importanceSynonyms- self-importance
- pride
- self-esteem
- morale
- self-respect
- self-worth
- self-regard
- self-possession
- amour-propre
Synonyms for dignitynoun a person's high standing among othersSynonyms- good name
- good report
- honor
- prestige
- reputation
- repute
- respect
- status
Synonyms for dignitynoun the quality of being worthy of esteem or respectSynonyms- self-regard
- self-respect
- self-worth
Related Wordsnoun formality in bearing and appearanceSynonymsRelated Words- comportment
- mien
- bearing
- presence
noun high office or rank or stationRelated Words |