- pronunciation:
- dIg
nih
ti
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
dignities |
| definition: |
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect as shown in one's appearance or behavior.
She showed her dignity in the way she handled her troubles.- synonyms:
- pride, self-esteem, self-respect
- similar words:
- face, worth
|
| related words: |
account, credit, taste |
The word dignity
contains the following parts:
dign
Latin
root
that means
worthy
Example words:
-ty, -ity, -uity, -eity
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means
state or quality of being
Example words:
dignity,
elasticity,
extremity,
hostility,
humility,
ingenuity,
liberty,
loyalty,
majority,
minority,
plenty,
prosperity