Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   dignity

   /ˈdɪɡnɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect: "the dignity of labour"
   • ▪ a high rank or position: "he promised dignities to the nobles in return for his rival's murder" Similar high rankhigh standinghigh stationstatuselevationeminencehonourglorygreatnessimportanceprominenceprestigeOpposite dishonourlow rank
   • 2. a composed or serious manner or style: "he bowed with great dignity" Similar statelinessnoblenessnobilitymajestyregalnessregalityroyalnesscourtlinessaugustnessloftinessexaltednesslordlinessimpressivenessgrandeurmagnificenceceremoniousnessformalitydecorumproprietycorrectnessrighteousnessrespectabilityworthinesshonourabilityintegritysolemnitygravitygravitasreservesobrietysedatenesscomposureOpposite informality
   • ▪ a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect: "it was beneath his dignity to shout" Similar self-esteemself-worthself-respectpridemoraledecencymodestydelicacyfeelingssensibilitiesamour propre

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French dignete, from Latin dignitas, from dignus ‘worthy’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • D

     2

   • I

     1

   • G

     2

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • T

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points