dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 

: showing or expressing dignity

a dignified manner

looking dignified in a suit and tie

Synonyms of dignified

• imposing
• distinguished
• solemn
• decorous

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Paris, France — Fashion is not a dignified business. —Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026

Beckham responded with dignified simplicity placing herself in the public lens alongside industry heavyweights like Anna Wintour. —Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations. —Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Biffle spun out once on an early restart during the actual race, then put together a dignified run that yielded 18th place. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dignify

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dignified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

dignified

adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 

: having or showing dignity