dignity

noun

The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

Decorum, formality, stateliness.

High office, rank, or station.

One holding high rank; a dignitary.

(sometimes proscribed) Respect.

(obsolete) Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

Roots

dignusdign- · Latin · worthy

Synonyms for dignity

lordlinessn honorablenessn decencyn respectabilityn esteemn statelinessn noblenessn seemlinessn priden honorn prestigen nobilityn loftinessn

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