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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Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
What’s more, the Senate used to be a more dignified, less partisan place — especially when compared with the fractious House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
By keeping his promise to help seniors, President Trump is ensuring millions more Americans will be able to afford groceries and medication and enjoy a dignified retirement.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
For me, to begin having dignified policies around border and immigration, there would have to be a commitment from state actors that human rights need to be a priority in how policies are developed.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd
: having or showing dignity
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