Definitions for dignified



Overview of verb dignify

The verb dignify has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) ennoble, dignify

(confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title")

2. dignify

(raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer")


Overview of adj dignified

The adj dignified has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) dignified

(having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman")

2. (1) dignified, self-respecting, self-respectful

(having or showing self-esteem)

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