the state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.-elevation; grandeur.-elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.-quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc.-one holding high rank; a dignitary.-fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.