dignity noun [U]
the quality or state of deserving respect, esp. because of being
controlled, serious and
calm
He is a man of dignity and calm determination.
She has a quiet dignity about her.
Even though they're poor, they still have a sense of dignity.
He said that he wanted to see a society in which the dignity
of all people was
recognized.
I think everyone should be able to die with dignity.
The way the prisoners were treated was an affront to human dignity.
She said that she felt as if she had been stripped of her dignity
when she was in
hospital.
Throughout her dreadful ordeal, she behaved with great dignity
(=control, seriousness
and calmness).
Your dignity is the opinion that you have of the standard of your
own importance and value.
How could you wear something so indecent? Have you no dignity?
The pupil felt it beneath his dignity (=felt himself too important)
to collect the books.