NOUN | attribute | dignity, self-respect, self-regard, self-worth | the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect |
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attribute | dignity, lordliness, gravitas | formality in bearing and appearance | |
state | dignity | high office or rank or station |
Sounds | dih'gnahtiy | |
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Rhymes | ability ... zloty: 638 rhymes with tiy... |
Meaning | The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. | |
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Synonyms | self-respect, self-regard, self-worth | |
Broader | pride, pridefulness | A feeling of self-respect and personal worth |
Spanish | amor propio, autoestima, autorespeto, dignidad | |
Catalan | amor propi, autoestima, dignitat | |
Verbs | dignify | confer dignity or honor upon |
Meaning | formality in bearing and appearance. | |
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Example | "he behaved with great dignity" | |
Synonyms | lordliness, gravitas | |
Broader | bearing, comportment, presence, mien | dignified manner or conduct |
Spanish | dignidad | |
Catalan | dignitat |
Meaning | High office or rank or station. | |
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Example | "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" | |
Broader | status, position | The relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society |
Spanish | dignidad | |
Catalan | dignitat |
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