adjective

dignified

dignified

She maintained a dignified silence.

She maintained a dignified silence.

He gave a dignified speech at the ceremony.

He gave a dignified speech at the ceremony.

((dignified)) + noun having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect The judge had a dignified manner.

Synonyms: stately, noble, majestic, solemn; Antonyms: undignified, foolish

From Latin 'dignus', meaning 'worthy'. It describes someone or something that has or shows dignity.

Think of a person with great 'dignity', like a king or a judge. 'Dignified' describes their calm, serious, and controlled behaviour.

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