dignity
/ˈdɪɡnɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dignities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.
Noun
Examples
He uttered this ... with great majesty, or, as he called it, dignity.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Decorum, formality, stateliness.
Noun
Examples
The reception room was sacred to the dead wife. Her shiny portrait hung upon the wall - similar, doubtless, in all respects to the one which would be pasted on her tombstone. A little piece of black drapery had been tacked above the frame to lend a dignity to woe. But two of the tacks had fallen out
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dignity” mean?
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.
Is “dignity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.