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dignified

dignified

71 4.6
Calm and serious in a way that shows self respect and gets respect from others
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/
translation icon : digno
  • He conducted himself in a dignified manner during the ceremony, earning the respect of everyone present.
  • more dignified
  • highly dignified
  • quiet and dignified

He just came off as like just dignified, strong, smart, self assured.

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Examples

  • So, let's just keep it dignified.

  • And it is like the most dignified, nice thing you've ever seen.

  • I felt more dignified just listening to your comments.

  • You know, maybe we're getting back to a more dignified political class.

  • A quiet, dignified death in his sleep.

  • "What they need," she says, "is good, dignified work so we can take care of our families."

    Academic text (2011)
  • We want to feel dignified in the workplace and who we are as people.

  • The people are dignified, complex, thoughtful and always individuals.

  • Dimka's a dignified man, Dennis.

  • Now the woman is drawn up into an arc of dignified resignation, her head cloaked in shadow.

    Academic text (1993)

Synonyms

formal
vsdignified
  • Formal
394 3.0

Official and proper in a way suitable for important occasions

is a calm, serious personal manner that shows self-respect not just occasion suitability
respectable
vsdignified
114 3.0

Seen by people as good and socially acceptable

is a calm, serious manner showing personal self-respect rather than social approval
solemn
vsdignified
  • Formal
92 4.7

Very serious and formal in a way that shows no humor

is serious and calm while expressing self-respect rather than sternness
distinguished
vsdignified
  • Formal
41 5.2

Having a calm, impressive way of looking and behaving

is a calm, serious manner that earns respect without implying high rank
gentlemanly
vsdignified
17 4.4

Polite and considerate in a calm, respectful way

is a calm formal manner based on self-respect rather than gendered etiquette
self-respecting
vsdignified
16 4.2

A person who feels proud of themselves and behaves with dignity

is a calm, serious manner that also aims to earn respect from others
genteel
vsdignified
14 7.7

Polite and elegant in a way that tries to impress others

is a calm, serious manner that feels genuine rather than affected showiness
decorous
vsdignified
  • Formal
3 7.9

Polite and showing good manners in formal situations

is a calm, serious manner that signals inner self-respect rather than only correct conduct

Antonyms

121 3.0

Not polite to someone, for example interrupting them

11 4.7

Appearing or behaving in a way that makes people lose respect

How Dignified

majestic
50 4.3
stately
23 5.7
dignified
71 4.6
composed
1 4.3
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

dignified positive
dignifier comparative
dignifiedest superlative

Morphology

dignified = dignify (transparent) = dignify + ed

A straightforward adjectival past-participle formation from the verb 'dignify' (meaning 'to confer dignity'), so learners who know 'dignity' or 'dignify' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Dignified comes from the Latin root dign- meaning 'worthy', the same root you see in the word dignity. So, a dignified person acts calm and serious because they are seen as 'worthy' of respect.