1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect (Freq. 14) - it was beneath his dignity to cheat - showed his true dignity when under pressure • Syn: self-respect, self-regard, self-worth • Derivationally related forms: dignify • Hypernyms: pride, pridefulness 2. formality in bearing and appearance (Freq. 4) - he behaved with great dignity • Syn: lordliness, gravitas • Derivationally related forms: lordly (for: lordliness) • Hypernyms: bearing, comportment, presence, mien 3. high office or rank or station - he respected the dignity of the emissaries • Hypernyms: status, position