DIGNIFYING

dignifying, ennobling

(adjective) investing with dignity or honor; ā€œthe dignifying effect of his presenceā€; ā€œthe ennobling influence of cultural surroundingsā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

dignifying

present participle of dignify

Source: Wiktionary


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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25 December 2024

UNAMBIGUOUS

(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; ā€œAs a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguousā€- Mario Vargas Llosa


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