DIGNITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

dignity

noun

ˈdig-nə-tē

Definition of dignity

as in nobility

high position within society the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity

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Recent Examples of dignity One flight carried 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the capital of Kathmandu, including portable generator sets, dignity kits, food packets and water purification tablets, as well as doctors, paramedics and rescue workers, Jaishankar said. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 Then stick around to discover how the inclusive café is offering dignity and a seat at the table for folks from all walks of life, during both happy and harrowing times. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Some residents said the dead had waited days for their last rites and were denied dignity in death. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Burrito Boyz mission is to serve neighbors experiencing homelessness with food, water, and comfort items and to do so with compassion, dignity, and respect. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity

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Noun

He was branded a heretic, in part for preaching that the nobility were immoral and so was nobility itself.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Originally published in Esquire magazine, this group portrait of jazz nobility was photographed at 17 East 126th Street in New York City.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

The centre-back hopes signing for Birmingham will bring out latent leadership qualities.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
None of the lead articles compare firms that adopted these AI processes with otherwise similar firms that did not, on realized strategy quality or long-run performance.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

While Prince William is having his wedding day moment with Travis on New Heights, PEOPLE previously reported that his royal highness will not be attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's nuptials.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025

Definition of highness

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