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- Dictionarydignified/ˈdɪɡnɪfʌɪd/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect: "she maintained a dignified silence"
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controlled, serious, and calm, and therefore deserving respect: a tall, dignified woman. dignified silence He has maintained a dignified silence about the rumours. The defeated candidate gave a dignified speech in which he congratulated his rival. Compare. undignified. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Self-control and moderation.
The meaning of DIGNIFIED is showing or expressing dignity. How to use dignified in a sentence.
If you say that someone or something is dignified, you mean they are calm, impressive, and deserve respect.
Definition of dignified adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dignified definition: characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous. See examples of DIGNIFIED used in a sentence.
Something that has dignity is honorable and worthy, so something that is dignified acts in an honorable, worthy way, showing great self-respect and respect for others. If someone handles a terrible public embarrassment gracefully and without breaking down, we might compliment her dignified manner.
1. dignified - having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman".
dignified meaning, definition, what is dignified: behaving in a calm and serious way, even...: Learn more.
DIGNIFIED meaning: calm, serious, and behaving in a way that makes people respect you: . Learn more.
dig•ni•fy (dig′ nə fī′), v.t., -fied, -fy•ing. to confer honor or dignity upon; honor; ennoble. to give a high-sounding title or name to; confer unmerited distinction upon: to dignify pedantry by calling it scholarship.
