Dignity Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Dignity [dig-nit-ee]

NOUN

Nobility or worthiness of character.
High rank, office, or position.
The quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
A token of respect.
Formal reserve or seriousness of manner or bearing of formality or gravity of a situation.

Example

"Jacob is a man of dignity and principles."

"He chose his words according to the dignity of sentiments of the tribal people."

Synonyms

Decency, Decorum, Grandeur, Grace, Honour, Morality, Prestige, Quality, Status, Courtliness, Culture, Respect, Poise, Virtue, Eminence, Majesty

Antonyms

Dishonour, Evil, Immorality, Insignificance, Debasement, Degradation, Baseness, Commonness, Subordinateness, Lowness