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

This works only when communities are partners in recognizing illness, seeking early care, contact follow-up and safe, dignified burials. — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Some features will only come into play once the broader upfit starts, including sewage infrastructure, dignified restroom facilities, and a community health post, as well as a fire service outpost equipped for 24-7 operations. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

His unselfishness prevents him from being made to look a fool, and instead he is dignified by it, sanctified by it. — Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026

The death of Patrick Stewart is devastating, but at least he was given the chance to end his time on Star Trek in dignified fashion. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 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