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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
Trump attended a dignified transfer for those soldiers last week. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 As a tribute to their compassion and tenacity in the face of horror, the six-part miniseries is above reproach — respectful and respectable, laudatory but dignified. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 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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  • Since the team returned to training, with second-team head coach Ryan Richter elevated to interim boss of the first team, the Union has taken off.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
Adjective
  • Football legends such as Charlie Ward, Travis Hunter and Eric Berry headline a distinguished legacy that continues in 2026.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Noel Brewer is the Gillings distinguished professor in public health at the University of North Carolina.
    — Noel T. Brewer, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After seeing corrupt cops rewarded with medals and politics debase his best friend, now the courts can’t even be trusted to perform their solemn duty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • What used to be called UFOs and now go by the more decorous handle of UAPs—or unidentified anomalous phenomena—are being given the full investigatory treatment.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The press coverage in Austria and Germany had been relatively decorous.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of decorous

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