dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 
: showing or expressing dignity
a dignified manner
looking dignified in a suit and tie
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.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Daily access must remain safe, simple, and dignified for those who rely on them.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
That kind of leadership — quiet, dignified, and strategic — is rare today.
—Michel Faulkner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignified
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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignified. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd
: having or showing dignity
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