- The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind
or character; true worth; excellence. - Elevation; grandeur. - Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political
or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation. - Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness
and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style,
etc. - One holding high rank; a dignitary. - Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
Meaning of 'dignity' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . dignity
[ n]
Meaning (1): - formality in bearing and appearance
Example in sentence:
he behaved with great dignity
Meaning (2): - high office or rank or station
Example in sentence:
he respected the dignity of the emissaries
Meaning (3): - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect