"dignified" in the verb sense

1. ennoble, dignify

confer dignity or honor upon

"He was dignified with a title"

2. dignify

raise the status of

"I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer"

"dignified" in the adjective sense

1. dignified

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"

2. dignified, self-respecting, self-respectful

having or showing self-esteem

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