dignity

About 12.60 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.
2. noun Decorum, formality, stateliness. (Discuss this sense)

   His demeanor conferred a sense of dignity on the whole affair.

3. noun High office, rank, or station.
4. noun One holding high rank; a dignitary.
5. noun Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
6. noun Respect. (Discuss this sense)

Similar words

self-respect self-esteem self-regard lordliness decorum decency prestige honor esteem respectability

Often followed by

of and to in as which that is or

Word family

dignities