dignified

[dig-nuh-fahyd]

adjective

1. characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous.

   dignified conduct.

   Synonyms: noble, august, grave

dignified

/ ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. characterized by dignity of manner or appearance; stately

Other Word Forms

• dignifiedness noun
• dignifiedly adverb
• quasi-dignified adjective
• undignified adjective
• undignifiedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dignified¹

First recorded in 1660–70; dignify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Given the number of targets available, Colette deserves more dignified treatment than she gets.

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“Things are very bad, I can’t make enough money for a dignified life,” he said.

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He said "everyone was calm and dignified" and people "used an element of humour" to keep going.

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Thomas represented her muses in poses that were dignified, glamorous, sensuous and exuberant, employing everything from acrylic paint to glitter and rhinestones to neon lights.

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"We are determined that any consultation with staff members will be fair, dignified, confidential and in accordance with the best practices within human resources."

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Related Words

• courtly 
• distinguished 
• formal 
• grand 
• magnificent 
• noble 
• solemn 
• somber 
• stately