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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dig•ni•ty /ˈdɪgnɪti/USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - appearance and conduct that indicate self-respect and formality:[countable* usually singular]maintained her dignity throughout the trial.
- elevated rank, office, station, etc.:[uncountable]the dignity of the high court.
- a sign or token of respect:[uncountable]a question unworthy of the dignity of a reply.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dig•ni•ty (dig′ni tē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- nobility or elevation of character;
worthiness:dignity of sentiments. - elevated rank, office, station, etc.
- relative standing;
rank. - a sign or token of respect:an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.
- [Archaic.]
- person of high rank or title.
- such persons collectively.
- Latin dignitās worthiness, equivalent. to dign(us) worthy + -itās -ity
- Anglo-French, Old French
- Middle English dignite 1175–1225
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪtɪ/ n ( pl -ties)- a formal, stately, or grave bearing
- the state or quality of being worthy of honour
- relative importance; rank
- sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity)
- high rank, esp in government or the church
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French dignite, from Latin dignitās merit, from dignus worthy |