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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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