dignified

1 of 2

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 

: showing or expressing dignity

a dignified manner

looking dignified in a suit and tie

dignified

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of dignify

Synonyms of dignified

Adjective

• imposing
• distinguished
• solemn
• decorous

Examples of dignified in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

In a dignified ceremony, Elgin Mayor David Kaptain and Aurora Deputy Mayor Casey Cuevas delivered the proclamations to Fox Valley Harmonizers president Ralph Ferguson and Aurora Lamplighter Chorus president Lester Grossman. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

His silly walk undermines not only his dignified wardrobe but also the very idea of a professional persona. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

Trump has attended three dignified transfer ceremonies to honor the lives of service members lost since the war began -- two in March and one in July. — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see dignify

First Known Use

Adjective

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