Meaning & Definition of Dignity in English
English⟶
Dignity
/dɪgnəti/
noun
1. The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
- "It was beneath his dignity to cheat"
- "Showed his true dignity when under pressure"
synonym:
- dignity,
- self-respect,
- self-regard,
- self-worth
2. Formality in bearing and appearance
- "He behaved with great dignity"
synonym:
- dignity,
- lordliness,
- gravitas
3. High office or rank or station
- "He respected the dignity of the emissaries"
synonym:
- dignity
Examples of using
Patriotism in its simple, clear and plain meaning is nothing else for the rulers as an instrument to achieve the power-hungry and self-serving purposes, and for managed people it is a denial of human dignity, reason, conscience, and slavish submission of themselves to those who are in power.
There's nothing any of us can do for Tom now except let him die with dignity.
So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations – to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.