dignified Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb confer dignity or honor upon
   dignify; ennoble.
   
   • He was dignified with a title
2. verb raise the status of
   dignify.
   
   • I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer
3. adjective 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
4. adjective satellite having or showing self-esteem
   self-respecting; self-respectful.
   

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