What does dignity mean?
Word: Dignity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Dignity means the quality of being calm, proud in a good way and worthy of respect, even when things are hard.
Synonyms: self-respect
Antonyms: shame
How do you spell dignity?
Syllables: dig - ni - ty
Tricky part: The g comes straight before the n, as in dig. Some children slip in an extra i and write diginity.
Watch out for: diginity, dignety, dignitie
Memory tip: Start with dig. Picture a gardener who digs all day yet stands tall with dignity.
Dignity in a sentence
Example 1: The old soldier walked to the stage with great dignity.
Example 2: Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, whatever their job.
Example 3: Even after losing the match, our captain shook hands with dignity.
Fun Fact
India's Supreme Court has said that the right to life in our Constitution includes the right to live with dignity.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the synonym of the word:
dignity
a) fear
b) anger
c) honour
d) envy
Show answer
c) honour. A person with dignity has honour and self-respect.
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
The old farmer answered every rude question with calm dignaty and a gentle smile.
a) dignaty
b) farmer
c) question
d) gentle
Show answer
a) dignaty. Dignity ends in -ity, so dignaty is wrong.
Spell-o-Spell
Choose the correctly spelt word:
a) honnesty
b) dignity
c) respekt
d) curage
Show answer
b) dignity. Courage has an o before the u, honesty takes one n and respect ends in -ct. Dignity is the one spelt right.
Word Cookie
Find the extra letter in the word:
dignitty
a) i
b) n
c) t
d) y
Show answer
c) t. Only one t comes before the final y.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Our team lost the final. Which reaction shows dignity?
a) shaking hands and saying well done
b) walking off without a word
c) shouting at the umpire
d) throwing the bat on the ground
Show answer
a) shaking hands and saying well done
2. If someone loses their dignity, they feel ____.
a) foolish and small in front of others
b) calm and worthy of respect
c) brave and ready to try again
d) proud of how they have behaved
Show answer
a) foolish and small in front of others
