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(noun) the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect: "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" |
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Synonyms: self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect |
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Related Words: pride |
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(noun) formality in bearing and appearance: "he behaved with great dignity" |
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Synonyms: lordliness |
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Related Words: bearing, comportment, mien, presence |
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(noun) high office or rank or station: "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" |
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Related Words: position, status |
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