dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 

: showing or expressing dignity

a dignified manner

looking dignified in a suit and tie

Synonyms of dignified

• imposing
• distinguished
• solemn
• decorous

Examples of dignified in a Sentence

She has a kind but dignified manner.

He looked very dignified in his new suit.

The hotel's lobby is dignified but inviting.

Recent Examples on the Web

But when housing is available, shelter can act as a crucial step toward a more dignified life. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Feehan will be one of four service members for whom a dignified transfer will take place on Wednesday at Dover Air Base in Delaware. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

The dignified transfer at Dover is the third one Trump has attended since the start of Operation Epic Fury, according to news reports. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The president attended a dignified transfer at Dover on Wednesday. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dignify

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dignified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 

: having or showing dignity