dig|ni|ty

dig|ni|ty
dig|ni|ty «DIHG nuh tee», noun, plural -ties.
1. proud and self-respecting character or manner or stately appearance: »

the dignity of a cathedral. Milton's poetry has dignity.

2. the quality of character or ability that wins respect and high opinion of others: »

A judge should maintain the dignity of his position.

3. a high office, rank, or title; position of honor: »

He may attain the dignity of the presidency.

SYNONYM(S): eminence.
4. worth; nobleness: »

Honest work has dignity; idleness has none. A peace above all earthly dignities (Shakespeare).

5. Archaic. a person of high office, rank, or title; dignitary.
6. Astrology. a situation of a planet in which its influence is heightened.
╂[< Old French dignete, learned borrowing from Latin dīgnitās worthiness < dīgnus worthy. See etym. of doublet dainty. (Cf. ↑dainty)]

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