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adjective dig·ni·fied \ ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd \
|Updated on: 24 Jun 2018

Definition of dignified

: showing or expressing dignity
  • a dignified manner
  • looking dignified in a suit and tie

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Examples of dignified in a Sentence

  1. She has a kind but dignified manner.

  2. He looked very dignified in his new suit.

  3. The hotel's lobby is dignified but inviting.

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Origin and Etymology of dignified

see dignify

dignified Synonyms

Synonyms

august, distinguished, imposing, portly, solemn, staid, stately;

Antonyms

flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, silly, undignified;

Near Antonyms

coarse, crass, crude, improper, indecent, uncouth, unseemly, vulgar;

Related Words

decorous, proper, seemly;

grave, grim, sober, somber (or sombre);

aristocratic, elegant, elevated, handsome, lordly, magisterial, majestic, noble;

DIGNIFIED Defined for English Language Learners

dignified

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Definition of dignified for English Language Learners

  • : serious and somewhat formal : having or showing dignity

DIGNIFIED Defined for Kids

dignified

adjective dig·ni·fied \ ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd \

Definition of dignified for Students

: having or showing dignity

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