dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 
: 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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Also old is the idea that health is a collective responsibility, and that giving a dignified life to the poor is part of the government’s job.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Well, that won’t do, and Kyra soon embarks on a mission to install the sign, one that draws in every member of the community board while exposing the tensions simmering just below Vernon Point’s dignified facade.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
City leaders, community organizations, the NAACP, and private citizens should come together immediately to ensure that a permanent, dignified headstone is placed at his grave.
—Olivia Almagro, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor Gregory Peck, perhaps best known for his dignified portrayal of Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, originally hails from the San Diego area.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Well, that won’t do, and Kyra soon embarks on a mission to install the sign, one that draws in every member of the community board while exposing the tensions simmering just below Vernon Point’s dignified facade.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
City leaders, community organizations, the NAACP, and private citizens should come together immediately to ensure that a permanent, dignified headstone is placed at his grave.
—Olivia Almagro, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor Gregory Peck, perhaps best known for his dignified portrayal of Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, originally hails from the San Diego area.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dignified
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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignified. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd
: having or showing dignity
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