dignity
/'digniti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect: "Dignity" refers to the inherent worth and value of a person, deserving of esteem.
- A composed or serious manner or style: "Dignity" can describe a formal, calm, and controlled bearing in appearance or behavior.
- A high rank or honorable position: "Dignity" can refer to an important office, title, or social station.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Every human being has inherent dignity and rights.
- She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity.
- He was raised to the dignity of a bishop.
Advanced Usage
- "Beneath one's dignity": considered too unimportant or shameful for someone to do.
- He felt that arguing about money was beneath his dignity.
- "Stand on one's dignity": to insist on being treated with the respect one feels one deserves.
- She decided to stand on her dignity and demand a formal apology.
Variants and Related Words
- Dignify (verb): to make something seem worthy or impressive.
- The ceremony dignified the occasion.
- Dignified (adjective): having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
- He gave a dignified response to the insult.
- Dignitary (noun): a person who holds a high rank or office.
- The conference was attended by dignitaries from many countries.
Synonyms
- Self-respect: pride and confidence in oneself.
- Decorum: behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
- Stateliness: impressive dignity of manner and appearance.
Related Phrases
- With dignity: in a manner that shows poise and self-respect.
- She faced her illness with great dignity.
- Loss of dignity: a situation causing one to lose respect for oneself or from others.
- The public humiliation caused a profound loss of dignity.
Related Idioms
- Pocket one's dignity: to temporarily ignore one's pride or self-respect in a difficult situation.
- He had to pocket his dignity and ask for his old job back.
Noun
- high office or rank or station
- he respected the dignity of the emissaries
- formality in bearing and appearance
- he behaved with great dignity
- the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
- it was beneath his dignity to cheat
- showed his true dignity when under pressure