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dignified

American  
[dig-nuh-fahyd] / ˈdɪg nəˌfaɪd /

adjective

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

    dignified conduct.

    Synonyms:
    noble, august, grave

dignified British  
/ ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. characterized by dignity of manner or appearance; stately

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of dignified

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

Explanation

Dignified means self-respecting and worthy. If you want to have a dignified memorial service, skip the karaoke machine and instead softly play the favorite music of the person you're remembering. Something that has dignity is honorable and worthy, so something that is dignified acts in an honorable, worthy way, showing great self-respect and respect for others. If someone handles a terrible public embarrassment gracefully and without breaking down, we might compliment her dignified manner. You might be too dignified to engage in screaming at the wrestling match, or too dignified to beg for a job even in hard times.

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Its tick was a low-key gurgle and the alarm a dignified two-bell chime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Enríquez García said that, although teachers face criticism on social media and some label them “lazy teachers,” they are fighting for a dignified and just life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He added: "Henry's family have responded to this in just the most extraordinarily dignified way. But I suggest the rest of us respond to this with pure, cold rage."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"By breaking records through healthy competition on Everest, will help make climbing safer, more dignified, and better managed."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Wearing blouses and broadcloth skirts and handwoven belts, they formed a slower-moving, dignified circle around the male dancers, keeping their torsos and heads straight as they bobbed up and down with each step.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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