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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Direct, unconditional cash support is proven an effective, dignified way to strengthen families during times of rapid change. Erin Hogeboom, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025 Andrew is a damaging distraction to the Royal Family's dignified role of service. Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The only person who didn’t seem to get carried away by the frenzy was the calm and rather dignified figure who inspired it. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025 This action will begin, will continue, and will end in accord with the rules of procedure and in a professional and dignified manner. Jenna Sundel gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 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 23 Oct. 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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