HyperDic: dignified

English > 2 senses of the word *dignified*:
ADJECTIVE	all	dignified	having or expressing dignity
ADJECTIVE	all	dignified, self-respecting, self-respectful	having or showing self-esteem

dignified > pronunciation
Sounds	dih'gnahfay.d
Rhymes	abide ... Yuletide: 172 rhymes with ayd...

English > *dignified*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance.
Examples	"her dignified demeanor" "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman"
Narrower	courtly, formal, stately	refined or imposing in manner or appearance
Narrower	distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterial	Used of a person's appearance or behavior
See also	composed	serenely self-possessed and free from agitation / agitation especially in times of stress
See also	elegant	refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
Opposite	undignified	lacking dignity
Spanish	decoroso, digno, solemne

English > *dignified*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Having or showing self-esteem.
Synonyms	self-respecting, self-respectful
Broader	proud	Feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth
Spanish	digno

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