Meaning & use
Dignities
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Plural of "dignity": states or qualities of being worthy of honor and respect; also, honorable titles, ranks, or positions.
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The ceremony was conducted with all the dignities befitting a head of state.
He held several dignities during his long career in public service.
A note on using this word
While "dignity" is usually uncountable, its plural form "dignities" refers to distinct honors, ranks, or formal courtesies.
Words with a similar meaning
honorstitlesdistinctions
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Words with an opposite meaning
indignitiesdisgraces
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