dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd 
: showing or expressing dignity
a dignified manner
looking dignified in a suit and tie
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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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Stay classy Sean Dyche’s two-year tenure in charge at Everton ended in a dignified and professional manner on Thursday when he was sacked three hours before a match.
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Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Member states are working on tackling the need for sustainable, dignified and affordable housing across the Union.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
On every stage, Mr. Gumbel maintained a quiet and dignified presence in front of the camera, with the gravitas of a Walter Cronkite.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Parks is highly respected for his meaningful and dignified pursuance of workers’ rights.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Member states are working on tackling the need for sustainable, dignified and affordable housing across the Union.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
On every stage, Mr. Gumbel maintained a quiet and dignified presence in front of the camera, with the gravitas of a Walter Cronkite.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Parks is highly respected for his meaningful and dignified pursuance of workers’ rights.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignified. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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dignified
adjective
dig·ni·fied
ˈdig-nə-ˌfīd
: having or showing dignity
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