Dignity and Distinction

Dignity

Dignity noun - High position within society.
Usage example: the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity

Distinction is a synonym for dignity in refinement topic. In some cases you can use "Distinction" instead a noun "Dignity", when it comes to topics like eminence, excellence, dignified behaviour.

Nearby Words: dignified, dignify

Distinction

Distinction noun - Exceptionally high quality.

Dignity is a synonym for distinction in refinement topic. Sometimes you can use "Dignity" instead a noun "Distinction", if it concerns topics such as eminence, dignified behaviour.

How words are described

human human dignity human distinction
clear clear dignity clear distinction
great great dignity great distinction
little little dignity little distinction
Other adjectives: less, greater.
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