In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DIGNIFIED
dignified
(adjective) having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; “her dignified demeanor”; “the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman”
dignified, self-respecting, self-respectful
(adjective) having or showing self-esteem
DIGNIFY
dignify
(verb) raise the status of; “I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer”
ennoble, dignify
(verb) confer dignity or honor upon; “He was dignified with a title”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
dignified (comparative more dignified, superlative most dignified)
Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
Verb
dignified
simple past tense and past participle of dignify
Source: Wiktionary
Dig"ni*fied, a.
Definition: Marked with dignity; stately; as, a dignified judge.
DIGNIFY
Dig"ni*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying.] Etym: [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. d; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.]
Definition: To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor. Your worth will dignity our feast. B. Jonson.
Syn.
– To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RIGHT
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
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