dignity

Definition

  • noun: a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control
  • noun: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed
  • synonyms: decorum, excellence, elevation

Examples

  • He thought washing dishes was 'beneath his dignity'. [=he thought that he was too good or important to wash dishes]

  • Theirs is a country that cherishes freedom and human 'dignity'.

  • The ceremony was conducted with great 'dignity'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Drink. (SIPPING) (EXHALES) Thank you, Agathe. BELLE: "Love can transpose to form and dignity. "Love looks not with the eyes "but with the mind and therefore..." "And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast
  • (..) so appealing. She hasn't made a fool of herself just to gain my favor. What would you call that? Dignity? It's outrageously attractive, isn't it? WOMAN: Gaston! Mmm. Mmm. (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast