DIGNITY

• (noun) the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

  "it was beneath his dignity to cheat", "showed his true dignity when under pressure"

  synonyms : self-regard , self-respect , self-worth

• (noun) formality in bearing and appearance

  "he behaved with great dignity"

  synonyms : gravitas , lordliness

• (noun) high office or rank or station

  "he respected the dignity of the emissaries"

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