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Meaning of dignified

having or showing a sense of self-respect and self-worth

Etymology of dignified

The word "dignified" comes from the Latin "dignus," meaning "worthy," and the suffix "-fied," which forms an adjective indicating a state or condition
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is worthy of respect and admiration

Synonyms

refined elegant polite courteous respectful modest humble unassuming composed serene stately majestic grand imposing solemn serious somber grave decorous seemly proper dignified noble aristocratic lofty exalted honored revered esteemed venerable prestigious distinguished illustrious renowned famous celebrated glorious resplendent magnificent impressive awe-inspiring commanding authoritative influential powerful imposing compelling persuasive majestic monumental statuesque tall upright proud self-respecting self-esteeming confident assured poised balanced stable calm tranquil peaceful serene gentle kind benevolent generous charitable gracious considerate thoughtful tactful diplomatic urbane sophisticated cultured refined discerning perceptive astute wise sage judicious prudent cautious discreet reserved restrained modest unpretentious unostentatious simple unadorned unassuming lowly meek mild temperate moderate restrained controlled disciplined self-controlled dignified respectful deferential courteous polite civil obliging accommodating complaisant affable genial warm friendly amiable cordial hospitable welcoming approachable accessible gracious benevolent kind generous charitable munificent liberal magnanimous noble lofty exalted honored revered esteemed venerable prestigious distinguished illustrious renowned famous celebrated glorious resplendent magnificent impressive awe-inspiring stately majestic grand imposing solemn serious somber grave decorous seemly proper

Definitions

Having or showing a sense of self-respect and self-worth, and therefore deserving of respect and admiration
* Having a noble and respectable quality, and therefore commanding respect

Usage Examples

The dignified old man walked into the room with a sense of pride and self-respect
* The dignified demeanor of the judge commanded respect from the entire courtroom
* The dignified speech of the president inspired the nation and earned him widespread admiration

Antonyms

undignified indecent unseemly improper unbecoming unbefitting unrefined coarse crude rude rough vulgar impolite discourteous disrespectful insolent impertinent impudent shameless brazen audacious presumptuous arrogant haughty proud conceited self-important pompous pretentious affected ostentatious showy flashy gaudy tasteless crass common plebeian ignoble base vile wicked evil corrupt depraved degenerate debased immoral unethical unprincipled dishonorable disreputable infamous notorious scandalous shameful disgraced discredited humiliated mortified embarrassed ashamed guilty remorseful regretful repentant penitent contrite apologetic