dignified
adjective
[ ˈdɪɡnɪfʌɪd ]
• having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
• "she maintained a dignified silence"
Similar:
stately,
noble,
courtly,
majestic,
kingly,
distinguished,
proud,
august,
lofty,
exalted,
regal,
lordly,
imposing,
impressive,
grand,
solemn,
serious,
grave,
formal,
proper,
ceremonious,
decorous,
reserved,
composed,
sedate,
staid,
couth,
just so,
starchy,
dignify
verb
• make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
• "the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony"
Similar:
distinguish,
add distinction to,
add dignity to,
honour,
bestow honour on,
grace,
adorn,
exalt,
enhance,
add lustre to,
magnify,
ennoble,
glorify,
elevate,
make lofty,
aggrandize,
upgrade,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French dignefier, from late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus ‘worthy’.
