dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 
: showing or expressing dignity
a dignified manner
looking dignified in a suit and tie
Examples of dignified in a Sentence
She has a kind but dignified manner.
He looked very dignified in his new suit.
The hotel's lobby is dignified but inviting.
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Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
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Yet Vonn’s peers insisted she was supposed to do the dignified thing and stay away to avoid injury or embarrassment.
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The president also met with family members of Torres-Tovar and Howard before the dignified transfer began.
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Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
While so many aspects of air travel are out of your control, there are ways to make flying more comfortable, dignified, and even…fun.
—Katie Way, SELF, 19 Dec. 2025
Yet Vonn’s peers insisted she was supposed to do the dignified thing and stay away to avoid injury or embarrassment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
The president also met with family members of Torres-Tovar and Howard before the dignified transfer began.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignified
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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignified. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd
: having or showing dignity
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