dignified

CEFRC1

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Calm, serious, and worthy of respect.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of dignify

Examples

  • At the funeral, the widow looked very dignified, with her black suit, hat and gloves.

  • You're so much more dignified than I am.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.

More examples

In context

  • You look very dignified.

  • a dignified silence

  • quietly dignified

Synonyms

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The blank ambassador handled the rude remark with a calm silence.

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