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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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of dignified

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

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