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adjective

ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce dignified (audio)
Definition of dignifiednext
as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner assumed a dignified stance and ignored the taunting dignified funeral services for the fallen firemen

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verb

past tense of dignify
as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor

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Recent Examples of dignified
Adjective
Days are spent strengthening infection prevention and control, improving laboratory capacity, training health care workers, tracing contacts, meeting with community leaders, supporting safe and dignified burials, and working alongside ministries of health and international partners. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026 This Amazon matching loungewear set feels like traveling in your pajamas but looks more dignified. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
The incarnation dignified the material world, which is good, though in constant need of repair and healing. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 That’s what dignified the Rolling Stones. — Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignified
  1. imposing
  2. elevated
  3. distinguished
  4. solemn
  5. decorous
Adjective
  • Propaganda posters from the era from both the democratic United States and the Axis powers surround the imposing, heavy-duty boots, covered in animal hair and insulation.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.
    — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Definition of imposing
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  • On top of that, cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, can be elevated during perimenopause.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • The sandwich was herby and summery — a refreshing bite with the slightly acidic note of Morgana’s bread that elevated the bread well beyond anything from the store.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of elevated
Adjective
  • In 2024, he was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana’s highest honor bestowed by the governor as a personal tribute given to those who have rendered distinguished service to the state or to the governor.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a distinguished American marine biologist at his home in the central Philippines, police said Thursday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Preservationists also say that the arch’s scale would overwhelm the solemn character of Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • Nolan’s more solemn final act attempts too much and doesn’t develop some key moments.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • The press coverage in Austria and Germany had been relatively decorous.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
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