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Dignity

The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.

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Bearing 76% connected

of Bear

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Comportment 76% connected

Manner of acting; behavior; bearing.

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Mien 76% connected

Aspect; air; manner; demeanor; carriage; bearing.

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Position 76% connected

The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position.

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Presence 76% connected

The state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; -- opposed to absence.

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Pride 76% connected

A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called also prid, and sandpiper.

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Status 76% connected

State; condition; position of affairs.

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Ennoble 74% connected

To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ennoble 74% connected

To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify.

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Lordliness 92% connected

The state or quality of being lordly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Self-respect 92% connected

Respect for one's self; regard for one's character; laudable self-esteem.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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