dignified

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adjective

dig·​ni·​fied ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce dignified (audio)
Synonyms of dignified
: showing or expressing dignity
a dignified manner
looking dignified in a suit and tie

dignified

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past tense and past participle of dignify

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Adjective 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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Trump has attended three dignified transfer ceremonies to honor the lives of service members lost since the war began -- two in March and one in July. — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 The American Institute of Architects and American Federation of Arts backed the report, arguing that isolation from the city’s bustle created a dignified space for reflection. — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 In this mise-en-scène, assisted dying is portrayed as a relational, dignified, and visually pleasing act. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignified

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Etymology

Adjective

see dignify

First Known Use

Adjective

1584, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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