dignified

[ dig-nuh-fahyd ]

adjective

1. characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous:

   dignified conduct.

   Synonyms: noble, august, grave

dignified

/ ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. characterized by dignity of manner or appearance; stately

Derived Forms

• ˈdigniˌfiedness, noun
• ˈdigniˌfiedly, adverb

Other Words From

• dig·ni·fied·ly [dig, -n, uh, -fahyd-lee, -fahy-id-], adverb
• digni·fiedness noun
• quasi-digni·fied adjective
• un·digni·fied adjective
• un·digni·fiedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dignified¹

First recorded in 1660–70; dignify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

For the law and politics graduate, who served his country and led a dignified, comfortable life until August 2021 when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, it is a humiliating situation to be in.

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He said the UK should instead fix its "broken and patchy palliative care system so everyone can have a dignified death".

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A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the government was "committed to ensuring everyone lives a dignified life".

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Aged 75, Susan Curtis would like to be living a comfortable and dignified life.

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Alex Salmond's funeral will be a "dignified and fitting" tribute to his life, says the minister who will lead the service later.

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Related Words

• courtly
• distinguished
• formal
• grand
• magnificent
• noble
• solemn
• somber
• stately