dignity

  • 11Dignity — This article is about dignity as a matter of philosophy, religion, human rights, medicine, and law. For other uses, see Dignity (disambiguation). Dignity is a term used in moral, ethical, and political discussions to signify that a being has an… …

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  • 12dignity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ enormous, great ▪ calm, quiet ▪ She spoke to him with quiet dignity. ▪ human, personal …

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  • 13dignity — 01. Nelson Mandela was a man of great vision, integrity and [dignity]. 02. It is important for children in sport to learn to both win and lose with [dignity]. 03. Though he lived a very simple life, Mahatma Gandhi carried himself with great… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 14dignity — dig|ni|ty [ˈdıgnıti] n [U] [Date: 1100 1200; : Old French; Origin: dignité, from Latin dignitas worth , from dignus deserving admiration ] 1.) the ability to behave in a calm controlled way even in a difficult situation with dignity ▪ The family… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 15dignity — n. 1) to possess dignity 2) to maintain one s dignity 3) the dignity to + inf. (does he have enough dignity to cope with a hostile press?) 4) (misc.) to live in dignity; to die in/with dignity * * * [ dɪgnɪtɪ] to die in/with dignity (misc.) to… …

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  • 16dignity — dig|ni|ty [ dıgnəti ] noun uncount ** the impressive behavior of someone who controls their emotions in a difficult situation: She faced her death with dignity. maintain/retain your dignity: It can be difficult to maintain your dignity during a… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 17dignity — noun 1 (U) the ability to behave in a way that shows you respect yourself and stay calm, even in a very difficult situation: The family faced their ordeal with dignity and courage. | human dignity | Even in the prison camp we tried to retain some …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 18dignity — [[t]dɪ̱gnɪti[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT If someone behaves or moves with dignity, they are calm, controlled, and admirable. ...her extraordinary dignity and composure. Syn: self possession 2) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp If you talk about the dignity of… …

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  • 19dignity */*/ — UK [ˈdɪɡnətɪ] / US noun [uncountable] the impressive behaviour of someone who controls their emotions in a difficult situation She faced her death with great dignity. maintain/retain your dignity: It can be difficult to maintain your dignity… …

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  • 20dignity — /ˈdɪgnəti / (say dignuhtee) noun (plural dignities) 1. nobility of manner or style; stateliness; gravity. 2. nobleness or elevation of mind; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 3. honourable place; elevated rank. 4. degree of excellence, either in …