dignitynounfeminine/diɡ.niˈda.ðɨ/mediumdig·ni·da·dePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.Every person deserves dignity and respect.She held her head high with dignity.synhonorworthantshameindignityEtymologyDo latim 'dignitas, dignitatis'Related wordsdignodignificardignitário