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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
By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 In a dignified ceremony, Elgin Mayor David Kaptain and Aurora Deputy Mayor Casey Cuevas delivered the proclamations to Fox Valley Harmonizers president Ralph Ferguson and Aurora Lamplighter Chorus president Lester Grossman. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
Rather than a piece of writing dignified by money, the work of writing is dignified by a reader’s time. — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 The incarnation dignified the material world, which is good, though in constant need of repair and healing. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignified
  1. imposing
  2. elevated
  3. distinguished
  4. solemn
  5. decorous
Adjective
  • The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When houses squeeze into their lots, vehicles grow more imposing, and storefronts battle for attention, the problem is no longer simply whether something is beautiful or ugly.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of imposing
Verb
  • As expected, Miami elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez from the practice squad.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Wembanyama made a three-point play inside, Julian Champagnie hit a corner 3, and Wembanyama elevated to convert a pass from Stephon Castle into dunk while getting fouled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevated
Adjective
  • Even among the most distinguished tracks in this knowingly suite-like album, White doesn’t resist his tinkerer’s instinct for microstructures.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While further plot details can’t be spoiled, the opening sequence has Tarantino’s distinguished style of writing and visually, the Hollywood of 1977 is, in true Fincher style, gritty and dark.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • The spirituality throughout is imbued with a solemn reverence more Catholic than Baptist.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This production, solemn about our obligations to one another but committed to providing a good night out at the theater, is neither.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • And if at times the movie comes off as a bit decorous and stiff, the actors, particularly Edgar-Jones and Creed-Miles, do their best to keep the proceedings whirring.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What was pell-mell and excited becomes thoughtful and decorous.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
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