adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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UK:/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
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CMU ARPABET:D IH1 G N AH0 F AY2 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
remain dignified
quietly dignified
a dignified silence
She made a dignified exit after the argument.
The old man carried himself in a dignified manner.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of dignify
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adjective
Meaning 3
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
her dignified demeanor
the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: undignified
4
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
having or showing self-esteem
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: self-respecting, self-respectful
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
43 source translations are retained for this English entry.
