noun pl. dignities -·ties

1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or honor; worthiness
2. high repute; honor
3. the degree of worth, repute, or honor
4. a high position, rank, or title
5. loftiness of appearance or manner; stateliness
6. proper pride and self-respect
7. Archaic a dignitary

Etymology: ME & OFr dignite < L dignitas, worth, merit < dignus, worthy < IE base *dek-, to receive, be fitting > décor, docile