bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.

nobility or elevation of character; worthiness

dignity of sentiments.

elevated rank, office, station, etc.

relative standing; rank.

a sign or token of respect

an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.

Archaic .

person of high rank or title.

such persons collectively.

noun

lowliness

noun

address , cachet , character , consequence , courtliness , culture , decency , decorum , distinction , elevation , eminence , ethics , etiquette , glory , grace , grandeur , gravity , greatness , hauteur , honor , importance , loftiness , majesty , merit , morality , nobleness , perfection , poise , prestige , propriety , quality , rank , regard , renown , respectability , seemliness , self-respect , significance , solemnity , splendor , standing , state , stateliness , station , stature , status , sublimity , virtue , worth , worthiness , good name , good report , reputation , repute , respect , elegance , ennoblement , exaltation , excellence , gentility , imperialism , lordliness , magistrality , nobility , pomposity , pompousness , pontification , preferment , pride