dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce dignified (audio)
Synonyms of dignifiednext
: 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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His dignified aura and classical training make Hyde a frequent presence in period pieces. Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025 High-quality card stock ensures this is a stationery gift for the dignified types in your life. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025 Among the challenges in scaling up is not just reducing fragmentation in India’s textile recycling ecosystem, but also the need to address labor conditions and create dignified jobs for waste workers. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025 If there is a minority group, our job is to help its members be dignified, equal, respected citizens. Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dignified

Word History

Etymology

see dignify

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dignified was in 1584

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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignified. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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dignified

adjective
dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce dignified (audio)
: having or showing dignity

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