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dignity

One entry found.

Main Entry:
dig·ni·ty 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dignity
Pronunciation:
\ˈdig-nə-tē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural dig·ni·ties
Etymology:
Middle English dignete, from Anglo-French digneté, from Latin dignitat-, dignitas, from dignus
Date:
13th century
1: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed2 a: high rank, office, or position b: a legal title of nobility or honor3archaic : dignitary4: formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language


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