Main Entry:

dig·ni·ty

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