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 esteemed
2 a : high rank, office, or position b : a legal title of nobility or honor
3 archaic : dignitary
4 : formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language