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dignitythe quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a calm, serious, and controlled behavior that makes people respect you

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a calm, serious, and controlled behavior that makes people respect you

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪɡnəti/

Korean meaning: 존엄성, 품위; 존경받을 만한 가치나 자질

Korean pronunciation: **딕**니티

Example Sentences

  • Even when his pants split during the presentation, he finished with dignity.
  • The queen walked with such dignity that everyone stopped to watch.
  • He refused the money, saying it would damage his dignity as a professional chef.

dignity

NOUN

//ˈdɪɡnəti//

the quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a calm, serious, and controlled behavior that makes people respect you

dignity concept
💡 Concept

the quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a calm, serious, and controlled behavior that makes people respect you

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪɡnəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪɡnəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootdign-
Suffix--ity

Origin

From Latin 'dignitas' meaning 'worthiness' or 'merit', derived from 'dignus' meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'dignite'.

🎵Rhyme

pitycitywittypretty
pity
city
witty
pretty

🔗Collocations

maintain dignity
human dignity
dignity and respect
lose one's dignity
with dignity
personal dignity

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Even when his pants split during the presentation, he finished with dignity.

The queen walked with such dignity that everyone stopped to watch.

He refused the money, saying it would damage his dignity as a professional chef.

😄 Fun example

She maintained her dignity even when the interviewer asked if she could juggle.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

honorrespectpridenobilitygrace

Antonyms

shamehumiliationdisgrace

Related

dignifydignitaryindignantworthyrespectable

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