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/diɲ/

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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

Masc pluraldignes

Examples

' .

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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This word is part of lesson 46.