dignity.

1. The inherent or recognized worth that merits respectful treatment.

2. A bearing that conveys self-respect and restraint.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• human dignity
• preserve dignity

On the page

The procedure preserved the residents' dignity.

Usage notes

Primary category: literary / elevated general. Forms: Usually uncountable; no ordinary plural in this sense. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: character, atmosphere, interpretation. Commonness: moderately common.