Definition of DIGNITARY

dignitary

Meanings

Plural: dignitaries

Noun

  • an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
  • An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

Adj

  • Relating to dignity.

Origin / Etymology

From French dignitaire.

Synonyms

high muckamuck, high-up, panjandrum, very important person, VIP

Scrabble Score: 14

dignitary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dignitary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dignitary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

dignitary is a valid Words With Friends word