dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce dignified (audio)
: 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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First age, then politics Yet, for all that, the rise of the 85-and-up crowd is only part of why McAleer and other local advocates fear that dignified old age is about to become tougher to achieve. 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

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 30 Jun. 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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