adjective
dignified
DIHG-nih-fyd
adjective
1
Showing calm, self-respecting seriousness; behaving in a way that commands respect.
"She gave a dignified speech despite the criticism."
"He accepted the loss with dignified grace."
How to Use Dignified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving with calm, composed self-respect, especially under pressure.
Common pairings
dignified manner
dignified silence
remain dignified
Word Forms
more dignified comparative, most dignified superlative
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