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

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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