dignity — the 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/
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
the quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a calm, serious, and controlled behavior that makes people respect you
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dignitas' meaning 'worthiness' or 'merit', derived from 'dignus' meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'dignite'.
Breakdown
Latin 'dignus' (worthy) + '-itas' (noun suffix indicating quality or state) = 'dignitas' (worthiness/dignity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She maintained her dignity even when the interviewer asked if she could juggle.”
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