Definitions:

1. formality in bearing and appearance noun
   • The kindergarden class behaved with great dignity.
2. high office or rank or station noun
   • They respected the dignity of the emissaries.
3. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect noun
   • It was beneath my dignity to cheat.

Synonyms:

• gravitas
• lordliness
• self-regard
• self-respect
• self-worth