انگلیسی

dignity

gb/dˈɪɡnəti/ us/dˈɪɡnəti/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 1700
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 property
1

worthiness and respectability

The quality of being respected and valued.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone]'s dignity
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dignity' with 'pride'. While both involve self-respect, 'pride' can also mean arrogance, but 'dignity' is always positive in this sense.
هم‌معنی‌ها
respectability (Focuses more on social approval and moral standards.) | honor (Often implies recognition of moral integrity or achievements.)
متضادها
disgrace (A loss of respect or honor due to shameful actions.) | humiliation (The feeling of having lost dignity due to embarrassment or shame.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
human dignity |maintain dignity |loss of dignity |sense of dignity |with dignity
موضوع‌ها
emotions |social |values |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She carried herself with dignity even in difficult times.
  • They fought for the dignity of all workers.
  • Despite the insult, he refused to lose his dignity.
  • The new law aims to protect human dignity.
  • He accepted the award with quiet dignity.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • She has great dignity.
  • He lost his dignity when he lied.
  • We must respect the dignity of others.
  • The old man spoke with dignity.
  • She walked with dignity into the room.
اسم B2 property
2

calm, serious self-control

A calm and serious way of behaving that shows respect for yourself.

الگوی کاربرد: with dignity
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'dignity' here with 'formality'; while often formal, it is about self-respect in behavior, not just politeness.
هم‌معنی‌ها
composure (Emphasizes calmness, especially under stress.) | poise (Implies graceful and confident bearing.)
متضادها
loss of control (Opposite in that it shows lack of self-restraint and composure.) | self-abasement (Behaving in a way that lowers one's status or self-respect.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
with dignity |maintain dignity |carry oneself with dignity
موضوع‌ها
behavior |emotions |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • He handled the criticism with dignity.
  • She accepted the decision with dignity and grace.
  • Even in defeat, the team showed dignity.
  • They left the ceremony with their dignity intact.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He spoke with dignity.
  • She walked away with dignity.
  • They lost but kept their dignity.
  • He answered with dignity.
اسم formal C1 entity
3

high official rank or title

A high and important job or title in an organization or government.

الگوی کاربرد: hold a dignity
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'dignity' always means respectfulness; here it specifically refers to an official rank, often in formal contexts.
هم‌معنی‌ها
rank (General term for position in hierarchy.) | title (Specifically refers to the formal name of a position.)
متضادها
lowly position (Refers to a job or role without status or prestige.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
high dignities |church dignities
موضوع‌ها
government |titles |politics |work
نمونه‌ها
  • He was elevated to the dignity of bishop.
  • She holds one of the highest dignities in the land.
  • Several church dignities attended the ceremony.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He got the dignity of mayor.
  • She holds a high dignity in the church.
  • The king gave him a new dignity.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
dignity
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəti/
US/dˈɪɡnəti/
هجاها و تکیه
dig - nity (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: dignity
  • Plural: dignities, dignity
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
dignities noun
Core family
dignified adjective B2 dignify verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
undignified adjective indignity noun C1
Advanced or less common
dignitary noun
عبارت‌ها

human dignity

1
/hjˈumən dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase formal

inherent worth of all people

The idea that every person should be valued and respected simply because they are human.

نمونه‌ها
  • Human dignity is a core principle of human rights.
  • They worked to protect human dignity in all circumstances.

loss of dignity

1
/lˈɔs əv dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

loss of self-respect or honor

When someone is no longer respected by themselves or others.

نمونه‌ها
  • The scandal led to his loss of dignity.
  • He felt a loss of dignity after being insulted.

maintain dignity

1
/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

keep self-respect under pressure

To keep self-respect and calm behavior even when things are hard or embarrassing.

نمونه‌ها
  • She tried to maintain her dignity during the trial.
  • Even after losing, he maintained his dignity.

with dignity

1
/wˈɪθ dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

in a calm, respectful way

In a calm and respectful way that shows self-respect.

نمونه‌ها
  • She accepted the award with dignity.
  • He faced his illness with dignity.

خوش برگشتید!

لطفاً برای ادامه وارد شوید

حساب کاربری ندارید؟ ثبت‌نام کنید