dignified

Intermediate

/ˈdɪɡ.nə.faɪd/

adjective
controlled, serious, and calm, and therefore deserving respect

dignified in a sentence

  • “She maintained a dignified silence.”
  • “a tall, dignified woman”
  • “He has maintained a dignified silence about the rumors.”
  • “The defeated candidate gave a dignified speech in which he congratulated his rival.”

What does “dignified” mean?

dignified (adjective) means controlled, serious, and calm, and therefore deserving respect. It is pronounced /ˈdɪɡ.nə.faɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dignified" mean?
dignified (adjective) means: controlled, serious, and calm, and therefore deserving respect
How do you pronounce "dignified"?
"dignified" is pronounced /ˈdɪɡ.nə.faɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dignified" in a sentence?
Here is "dignified" used in a sentence: She maintained a dignified silence.

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