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- [dig-nuh-fahyd]
- /ˈdɪg nəˌfaɪd/
- /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dig-nuh-fahyd]
- /ˈdɪg nəˌfaɪd/
Definitions of dignified word
- adjective dignified characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct. 1
- verb with object dignified to confer honor or dignity upon; honor; ennoble. 1
- verb with object dignified to give a high-sounding title or name to; confer unmerited distinction upon: to dignify pedantry by calling it scholarship. 1
- noun dignified Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. 1
- adjective dignified person: having dignity 1
- adjective dignified action: showing dignity 1
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Origin of dignified
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; dignify + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Dignified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dignified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dignified
adj dignified
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
adjective dignified
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
- majestic — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
Antonyms for dignified
adj dignified
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
adjective dignified
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
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