Definitions for Dignity
ˈdɪg nɪ tidig·ni·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 6 votes

1. dignity, self-respect, self-regard, self-worthnoun

   the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

   "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"

2. dignity, lordliness, gravitasnoun

   formality in bearing and appearance

   "he behaved with great dignity"

3. dignitynoun

   high office or rank or station

   "he respected the dignity of the emissaries"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.8 / 9 votes

1. dignitynoun

   A quality or state worthy of esteem and respect.

2. dignitynoun

   Decorum, formality, stateliness.

3. dignitynoun

   High office, rank, or station.

4. Etymology: From dignitee, from dignite, from dignitas, from dignus, probably akin to decus and decet. Cognate to deign.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dignitynoun

   Etymology: dignitas, Latin.

   1. Rank of elevation.

   Angels are not any where spoken so highly of as our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and are not in dignity equal to him. Richard Hooker, b. ii. s. 6.

   2. Grandeur of mien; elevation of aspect.

   Some men have a native dignity, which will procure them more regard by a look, than others can obtain by the most imperious commands. Clarissa.

   3 . Advancement; preferment; high place.

   Faster than spring-time show’rs comes thought on thought,
   And not a thought but thinks on dignity. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

   For those of old,
   And these late dignities heap’d up to them, William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   4. [Among ecclesiasticks.]By a dignity we understand that promotion or preferment to which any jurisdiction is annexed. John Ayliffe Parergon.5. Maxims; general principles; ϰυριαί δοξαὶ.

   The sciences concluding from dignities, and principles known by themselves, receive not satisfaction from probable reasons, much less from bare and peremptory asseverations. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. i. c. 7.

   6. [In astrology.] The planet is in dignity when it is in any sign.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dignity

   Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable rights. The term may also be used to describe personal conduct, as in "behaving with dignity".

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dignity

   Dignity refers to the quality of being worthy of honor or respect, often manifesting in a composed or serious manner that ensures self-respect and the respect of others. It reflects an individual's intrinsic value, rights, and autonomy.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. Dignitynoun

   the state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence

2. Dignitynoun

   elevation; grandeur

3. Dignitynoun

   elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation

4. Dignitynoun

   quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc

5. Dignitynoun

   one holding high rank; a dignitary

6. Dignitynoun

   fundamental principle; axiom; maxim

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Dignity

   Dignity is a term used in moral, ethical, legal, and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to be valued and receive ethical treatment. It is an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable rights. Dignity is often used in proscriptive and cautionary ways: for example in politics it is usually used to critique the treatment of oppressed and vulnerable groups and peoples, but it has also been extended to apply to cultures and sub-cultures, religious beliefs and ideals, animals used for food or research, and plants. Dignity also has descriptive meanings pertaining to human worth, although there is no exact or agreed upon definition of this worth. In general, the term has various functions and meanings depending on how the term is used and on the context. The English word "dignity" comes from Latin dignitas by way of French dignité. In ordinary usage it denotes respect and status, and it is often used to suggest that someone is not receiving a proper degree of respect, or even that they are failing to treat themselves with proper self-respect. There is also a long history of special philosophical use of this term. However, it is rarely defined outright in political, legal, and scientific discussions. International proclamations have thus far left dignity undefined, and scientific commentators, such as those arguing against genetic research and algeny, cite dignity as a reason but are ambiguous about its application.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dignity

   dig′ni-ti, n. the state of being dignified: elevation of mind or character: grandeur of mien: elevation in rank, place, &c.: degree of excellence: preferment: high office: a dignitary.—n. Dig′nitary, one in a dignified position or rank, esp. in the church. [Fr. dignité—L. dignitas—dignus, worthy.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. dignity

   1. A state of spiritual, mental or emotional starchiness that precedes a bluff. 2. A sartorial and tonsorial _chef-d'œuvre_. 3. The bodily attitude of a speaker or a preacher in the presence of people whose duty it is to believe he is not lying to them. 4. A mask we wear to hide our ignorance. (Man has dignity, woman has poise, animals have power; hence, dignity in a man or woman is anything that is a substitute for power.)

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. DIGNITY

   A narrow, unstable bearing which mental spindle-shanks try to stand upon when they have no other support.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dignity

   Worthy of respect and understanding.

   Every human being is worthy of respect.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Bearing
   • Status

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Dignity' in Nouns Frequency: #2524

Anagrams for Dignity »

1. tidying

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dignity in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dignity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Dignity in a Sentence

1. Navy Adm. Giuseppe De Giorgi:

   As an old seaman, I offer my deferential salute to the ship captain for having done his job with great dignity and competence, he was last off, as a captain should be.

2. Mohammed Hamamdeh:

   They simply want us all off our lands, but they will only see this in their dreams. They think that if they break our properties and our houses and if they beat us that they will break our resistance and our dignity. But we are here, and we are staying here until the last drop of blood.

3. Aaron Reuben:

   Simply put, clean water is a requirement for health, well-being, productivity, and dignity - and we are failing our citizens in providing for this basic necessity. We feel that the residents of Flint who lived through the water crisis have been remarkably resilient - and yet there is still a large, unmet need for mental health services to address the psychological impacts of the event, which are reflected in very high rates of diagnosable depression and PTSD across The Flint community, the lesson for communities like Jackson, MS, is to not overlook psychological injury, and to not assume that, just because community members are resilient, they could not benefit from services to address the psychological scars of a long-term water crisis.

4. Democrat Doug Jones:

   I don’t demean my fellow citizens but treat everyone with dignity and respect, roy Moore has spent his entire life to use whatever position he was in to create conflict and division in order to promote his personal agenda.

5. Ashley Kavanaugh:

   We're looking for a fair process where I can be heard and defend... my integrity, my life long record... of promoting dignity and equality for women, starting with the women who knew me when I was 14 years old.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Dignity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dignity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Dignity
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignity
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dignity
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Dignity
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Dignity
9. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=Dignity
10. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=Dignity