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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dignified¹

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

Example Sentences

However, signatories to the letter highlighted how the bill had "already undergone unprecedented scrutiny" and "offers dying people the choice of a safe, dignified end while strengthening protections for the vulnerable".

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“These are jobs that enable family caregivers to go to work. They enable a dignified quality of life,” she said.

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My hope is these topics can be discussed more openly so families can receive the support they need to continue a dignified life after experiencing such loss.

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It is not enough to emulate their top-lighted galleries, dignified public passages, or the contained massiveness of their forms; those elements need to be brought together in a resolved formal order.

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He said: "For many people in this country, Pip is a necessary lifeline for them to live a dignified life, but for some, sadly, it's an excuse not to go to work."

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Related Words

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