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dignity

/ˈdɪɡnɪti/

Meanings
noun
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

Examples :

"The student spoke with dignity, even though she was nervous about the presentation. "
value character human moral philosophy soul quality being attitude mind

Related Words

Illustration headmaster

headmaster noun

/ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/

A male school principal.

"The headmaster announced the school's new sports program. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

Illustration dignitary

dignitary noun

/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/

An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

"The visiting dignitary, the mayor of the sister city, was greeted with a warm welcome. "

Illustration scheduled

scheduled verb

/ˈskedʒuːld/ /ˈʃedʒuːld/ /ˈskedʒʊld/ /ˈʃedʒʊld/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday at 10 AM. "

Illustration dignified

dignified adjective

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

"The teacher entered the classroom with a dignified bearing, showing respect for the students. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration elevation

elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

Illustration formality

formality noun

/fɔːrˈmæləti/ /fɔːrˈmælɪti/

The state of being formal.

"The formality of the school's dress code is strict; students must wear uniforms. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "