1. (

• dignity ,
• self-respect ,
• self-regard ,
• self-worth

) the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" ;

2. (

• dignity ,
• lordliness ,
• gravitas

) formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity" ;

3. (

• dignity

) high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" ;