单词 | dignity |
释义 | dignity n. (pl. -ies)   1. a composed and serious manner or style.   2. the state of being worthy of honour or respect.   3. worthiness, excellence (the dignity of work).   4. a high or honourable rank or position.   5. high regard or estimation. Phrases and idioms beneath one's dignity not considered worthy enough for one to do. stand on one's dignity insist (esp. by one's manner) on being treated with due respect. Etymology: ME f. OF dignet{eacute}, dignit{eacute} f. L dignitas -tatis f. dignus worthy |
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