/diɲ/
Translation
worthy, dignified, deserving
Word origin
From Latin dignus ('worthy'). English 'dignity' and 'deign' come from the same adjective.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dignus
- English cognates
- dignity, deign
Grammar
Examples
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He is not worthy of trust.
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She stayed dignified in front of everybody.
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These men are worthy of respect.
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An answer worthy of the name would be useful.
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Those are words worthy of a king.
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