单词 | dignity |
释义 | dignity /dig"ni tee/, n. , pl. dignities. 1. bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. 2. nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 3. elevated rank, office, station, etc. 4. relative standing; rank. 5. a sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer. 6. Archaic. a. person of high rank or title. b. such persons collectively. [1175-1225; ME dignite < AF, OF < L dignitas worthiness, equiv. to dign(us) worthy + -itas -ITY] |
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