dignified
[ dig-nuh-fahyd ]
/ ˈdɪg nəˌfaɪd /
adjective
characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
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Definition for dignified (2 of 2)
dignify
[ dig-nuh-fahy ]
/ ˈdɪg nəˌfaɪ /
verb (used with object), dig·ni·fied, dig·ni·fy·ing.
to confer honor or dignity upon; honor; ennoble.
to give a high-sounding title or name to; confer unmerited distinction upon: to dignify pedantry by calling it scholarship.
Origin of dignify
1375–1425; late Middle English dignifien < Old French dignefier < Medieval Latin dignificāre, equivalent to Latin dign(us) worthy + -ificāre -ify
OTHER WORDS FROM dignify
o·ver·dig·ni·fy, verb (used with object), o·ver·dig·ni·fied, o·ver·dig·ni·fy·ing.qua·si-dig·ni·fy·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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dignified
/ (ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd) /
adjective
characterized by dignity of manner or appearance; stately
Derived forms of dignified
dignifiedly, adverbdignifiedness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for dignified (2 of 2)
dignify
/ (ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to invest with honour or dignity; ennoble
to add distinction tothe meeting was dignified by the minister
to add a semblance of dignity to, esp by the use of a pretentious name or titleshe dignifies every plant with its Latin name
Word Origin for dignify
C15: from Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificāre, from Latin dignus worthy + facere to make
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